As part of the Linux Foundation AI & Data Foundation, the GenAI Commons Education & Outreach group is committed to advancing AI and data technologies responsibly.

Our group:

• Believes in the power of AI education, outreach, and collaboration to democratize access to technology.
  

• Empowers the public to engage with and contribute to responsible AI adoption.
  

• Supports ethical and transparent AI development.
  

• Serves as a hub for learning, discussion, and community collaboration.
  

The group’s goals focus on:

• Advocating for responsible GenAI use,
  

• Educating the public on AI technologies,
  

• Bridging the knowledge gap to make Generative AI accessible for all,
  

• Building an informed and engaged community prepared for the opportunities and challenges of AI.
  

One of our core principles is commitment to open source AI development. Open source means the underlying code is freely available to view, modify, and distribute.

This ensures:

• Transparency – allowing inspection of AI code and processes, reducing risks of bias.
  

• Collaboration – enabling diverse communities to co-create solutions.
  

• Innovation – accelerating progress by inviting contributions from global developers.
  

• Ethics & Security – making AI systems more robust and accountable.
  

Generative AI brings great potential but also significant risks, such as ethical misuse, bias, and lack of accountability. Open source serves as a safeguard by:

• Allowing community-driven oversight,
  

• Enabling early detection and correction of issues,
  

• Promoting responsible AI governance and transparency.
  

Through open collaboration and shared responsibility, we can ensure that Generative AI evolves in a way that benefits society while minimizing unintended consequences.