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FLOSS Weekly 756: We Won, Now What? - Luis Villa, Tidelift

Nov 1, 2023
Luis Villa from Tidelift discusses how the company helps code maintainers get paid. They also talk about AI, ML, government initiatives, bias in AI, open source communities, the growth of the company, and upcoming conference and Linux show promotion.
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Quick takeaways

  • Tidelift offers a platform for code maintainers to get paid and receive support, ensuring the sustainability of open source projects.
  • AI and ML in open source software can perpetuate bias and discrimination, highlighting the need for early legislation and ethical considerations.

Deep dives

Tie Lift: A Solution for Code Maintainers

Tie Lift is a company that focuses on supporting code maintainers. They offer a platform where maintainers can get paid for their work, particularly for widely used packages with limited maintainers. Tie Lift identifies these packages used by their enterprise customers and connects them with the maintainers, providing financial support and assistance with areas like licensing and security. The goal is to ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of open source projects by incentivizing and supporting maintainers who are often underappreciated and overburdened.

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