Digital sovereignty in Europe

According to the Linux Foundation, 94% of European organizations consider digital sovereignty important, which refers to maintaining control over their digital infrastructure and data. However, only 37% are actively involved in the governance of open source projects that they rely on.

Limited government spending on free software

Ten years after the October 7, 2016 law for a Digital Republic, spending on free software by the French government remains limited, according to the representative association of companies in the sector. This law aimed to promote the use of free and open source software in public administration.

Call for stronger government action

The association urges the government to shift from encouraging the use of free software to implementing regulations that ensure its adoption. It also wants the government to promote this message at the European level to align with broader digital policies.

Google pauses bug bounty program

Google has temporarily paused its bug bounty program for identifying vulnerabilities in open source software. The company is facing an overwhelming number of reports automatically generated by artificial intelligence, making it difficult to assess the validity of each submission.

Suspension of rewards and future plans

The rewards for finding and reporting bugs in open source software are suspended until further notice. Google has committed to announcing changes to its program beginning in 2027, aiming to address the challenges posed by AI-generated reports.