Margaret Tucker is a Policy Manager at GitHub working on issues including intermediary liability, copyright, and open source security policy. Margaret is passionate about advocating for developers' interests to policymakers and hearing from developers about what policy issues matter to them. Prior to joining GitHub, Margaret was a Policy Fellow serving the Office of Science and Technology Policy and also worked as a Research Associate for Future Tense, a section of Slate covering the implications of emerging technologies.

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The Nuances and Challenges of Moderating a Code Collaboration Platform

Join us for a presentation discussing the unique considerations of moderating a code collaboration platform. Using diverse case studies, we'll look at how GitHub has refined its approach to developer-first content moderation in response to technological and societal developments as well as notable incidents on the platform. This presentation is a condensed version of the recently published T&S Research Journal article, “Nuances and Challenges of Moderating a Code Collaboration Platform” authored by members of the GitHub Trust and Safety, Legal, and Policy teams. 

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Open Source for Good

Join us for a hands-on "Open Source for Good" workshop where participants of all skill levels will contribute to real-world social impact projects. Working alongside nonprofit leaders, you'll learn contribution workflows while making meaningful improvements to vetted projects. From beginner-friendly documentation updates to advanced feature implementation, you'll gain practical experience with GitHub tooling and collaborative development practices.

 

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How data and research can support better policy outcomes for open source collaboration

Open source software is the foundation of our digital infrastructure and economy, but it is too often overlooked and misunderstood by policymakers. More data and research on the role of open source collaboration in the global economy can support better policy outcomes for developers. GitHub's policy team will spotlight their developer-focused advocacy and introduce the Innovation Graph, a platform for metrics and data on global open source collaboration. 

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How developers can get involved in public policy

The global developer community are unique and important stakeholders in public policy. Open source has attracted unprecedented attention from governments and the global policy community, as recent security events have highlighted the criticality of open source while concerns about autonomy, competitiveness, and transparency attest to the power of open source. New research has also made open source more intelligible to policymakers. With more policymakers aware of OSS, there are more opportunities to champion open source and developers in public policy.

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