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OpenStreetMap@openstreetmap
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#URGENT - We are looking for journalists who write about technology to help us get an important story about new risks to #opendata out.
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#URGENT - We are looking for journalists who write about technology to help us get an important story about new risks to #opendata out.
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If you're a #technology #journalist who writes about the messy reality behind "free" internet services, the story of #OpenStreetMap hammered by scrapers hiding behind residential proxy/embedded-SDK networks is a big deal.
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As you know, we're a volunteer-run service and the costs are real. We'd love get the word out about what we're seeing how we're responding. #AI #Bots #abuserp
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The #StateoftheMap2025 conference has officially kicked off. Communities have come together to connect, discuss and celebrate open mapping. We appreciate you all who have made this event possible, the participants, volunteers, supporters and sponsors. #SOTMManila #sotm2025
Welcome party group picture at #SOTMManila 2025

ALT Welcome party group picture at #SOTMManila 2025

OpenStreetMap Foundation booth at SotM2025

ALT OpenStreetMap Foundation booth at SotM2025

Official banner for SotM2025 showing all the sponsors and supporters of the conference

ALT Official banner for SotM2025 showing all the sponsors and supporters of the conference
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OpenStreetMap retweeted
LAC Hub - HOT 🌎@MapHubLAC
9 Aug 2025
@OpenStreetMap turns 21! 🗺️ A base map and a global community creating open data to understand, protect, and transform our territories. #OSM reminds us: mapping is about collaboration and driving change from our community. Thank you for everything! 🎉
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We are happy to announce the deployment of #VectorTiles on OSM Foundation servers & the publication of the layer on the OSM website. We have been working hard to bring you a fresh look to OSM data, paired with exciting technological upgrades. For details: blog.openstreetmap.org/2025/…
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OpenStreetMap retweeted
State of the Map@sotm
19 May 2025
🎤 Submissions for Call for Participation is extended until this Wednesday, 2️⃣1️⃣ May at 23:59 UTC 👉 2025.stateofthemap.org/calls… 🎓 Proposals for OSM Science Call for Abstract (Academic Track) is extended for 2 more weeks! 1️⃣ June at 23:59 UTC 👉 2025.stateofthemap.org/calls… #SotM2025
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OpenStreetMap retweeted
State of the Map@sotm
19 May 2025
📢 DEADLINES EXTENDED 📢 We know you were busy mapping 👩‍💻 or hanging out with your friends 😎 last weekend so yes, now you have time to send your proposals! 🗺💍✨ Don't miss it this time, okay? 😉 #SotM2025 #sotm #openstreetmap #stateofthemap #stateofthemap2025 #OSMscience
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The OSMF Board has selected Minh Nguyễn as the Core Software Development Facilitator for the project funded by the Soveriegn Tech Agency investment. On the blog: Minh introduces himself and shares ideas and direction, as well as opportunities to connect. (link below) #foss4G
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blog.openstreetmap.org/2025/…
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Did you attend State of The Map Latin America 2024? Our latest blog shares key insights from the event, highlighting participant thoughts and feedback. For details: blog.openstreetmap.org/2025/… Learn more about the event and #SOTM LATAM community through this story. 1/2
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#SOTM LATAM 2025 will be in Medellin, Colombia from September 4th-6th. This is a great opportunity to get to know this amazing #OSM Community and learn about the inspiring work they are doing. We appreciate you for supporting & attending these events, see you on the next one.
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"OpenStreetMap is a very, like, much more democratized kind of approach to map making." Former @OpenStreetMapUS board member @1ec5 drew a clear contrast between OSM and other maps on @bbcworldservice TechTalk today. showlink transcript of the clip are 👇
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Minh's quote
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Link to the full episode: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5w… Link to the transcript of the mapping segment at 20:55 hackmd.io/@caPh4iM6QkuecCcgQ…
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It was great to hear OSM editor and former @OpenStreetMapUS board member, Minh Nguyen @1ec5 talk about the #opensource #opendata point of view on mapmaking on @bbcworldservice (mapmaking segment starts at minute 20:50)
Graham Fraser@GrahamJFraser
6 Mar 2025
It was a pleasure to present Tech Life on the @bbcworldservice this week. I was joined by my two brilliant colleagues from the US - @lilyjamali and Ben Derico Listen now to the podcast on @BBCSounds 📻 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5w…
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We're so pleased about our partnership with Sovereign Tech Fund. Their investment will help update #OpenStreetMap’s codebase, bringing it up to current software standards, and improve the contribution process through better documentation and testing. (1/2) #opendata #FOSS4G
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The project will also explore infrastructure improvements, including tackling map vandalism & developing innovative ways to interact with geospatial data, strengthening #OSM's impact in industries like logistics, urban planning, and disaster response. sovereign.tech/tech/openstre…

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