Nvidia Adopts Linux Foundation's OpenMDW-1.1 to Simplify Open Model Licensing

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Nvidia is adopting the Linux Foundation's OpenMDW-1.1 framework across its open model families, including Cosmos, Isaac GR00T, Ising and Nemotron, in a move the company said will make open model licensing simpler and more consistent at scale. The framework uses a single legal structure across models, code, documentation and data.

The Linux Foundation described OpenMDW-1.1 as a permissive, unified legal framework purpose-built for AI models. Nvidia said applying one framework across those components should reduce friction for developers and enterprises building with open source.

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We're adopting the Linux Foundation’s OpenMDW framework across our open model families. This helps make open model licensing simpler and more consistent at scale. A single legal framework across models, code, documentation, and data helps

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OpenMDW-1.1 is now available — and @NVIDIAAI is adopting it across Cosmos, Isaac GR00T, Ising, and Nemotron model families. A permissive, unified legal framework purpose-built for AI models. Learn more at https:/

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