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Welcome to CTRL Forward, a product of the Science and Technology Innovation Program at the Wilson Center. This is a space for quick insights on the latest science and technology policy, for non-scientists.

In Focus: Open Science

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Future of Open Science Policy: Sustaining Open Source Innovation

During the Year of Open Science, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and federal science agencies are building opportunities for enhancing public access to science. However, the core question emerges: how can the federal government support opening the process of science, in addition to scientific products? Here, we highlight the transformative potential of open source for science and describe the need for institutional support.

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How to Secure Open Source Software: The Dilemma of the XZ Utils Backdoor

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By Lindsey Allen on December 21, 2023

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Future of Open Science Policy: Sustaining Open Source Innovation

By Alison Parker on October 17, 2023

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Emerging Trends at the Nexus of Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity

By Sez Harmon on August 16, 2023

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