Open Platform Society (OPSOC) is a global organisation that advocates openness in digital technologies and the right of people to control the technology that shapes their lives. Founded in 2023, we focus on six interconnected areas — Open AI, Open Content, Open Data, Open Governance, Open Hardware and Open Source — and how these principles can be applied in business, education, law, policy and technology practice across the UK, Europe, the United States and Asia.
The society focuses on the 6 digital & technology areas: Open AI, Open Content, Open Data, Open Governance, Open Hardware, and Open Source (“the 6 open“), and their practice in business, education, law & policy, and technology.
Vision
We envision a world in which rapid technological change strengthens civil society and improves lives — where people have the rights and freedom to control technology rather than being controlled by it.
Mission
- Advocate the importance of technological freedom and openness to individuals, organisations and policymakers.
- Build and sustain an open collaboration platform where stakeholders can discuss, share and advance open-technology practices.
- Contribute informed perspectives at the intersection of civil society and technology.
- Help develop and promote practical standards, processes and best practices for open technologies.
Contact
- Mr. Sammy Fung, Founder.
