OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap is the free editable map of the whole world.
It is made by people like you!
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contact "press" or "communications" at our OSMF domain https://t.co/pmCdmiUVYl

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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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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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#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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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

[LAC Hub - HOT 🌎 @MapHubLAC]

@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: https://t.co/AFivgqnJTv

[State of the Map @sotm]

🎤 Submissions for Call for Participation is extended until this Wednesday, 2️⃣1️⃣ May at 23:59 UTC 👉 https://t.co/LmYlxN4pWe

🎓 Proposals for OSM Science Call for Abstract (Academic Track) is extended for 2 more weeks! 1️⃣ June at 23:59 UTC 👉 https://t.co/CBUsDXKcj5

#SotM2025

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📢 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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https://t.co/3iFATZBq7u

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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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#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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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: https://t.co/a2fd9uQBBG

Learn more about the event and #SOTM LATAM community through this story.

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Link to the full episode: https://t.co/0TLj134jn4

Link to the transcript of the mapping segment at 20:55
https://t.co/Ntt9Lvxoig

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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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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]

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

📻 https://t.co/p5CxWkryf0

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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.

https://t.co/CG7yJPilE6

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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