The White House invites major software companies and developers to discuss improving open-source security, starting with a one-day event in January (Andrew Martin/Bloomberg)

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The White House invites major software companies and developers to discuss improving open-source security, starting with a one-day event in January  —  White House officials are asking major software companies and developers to work with them to improve the security of open-source software, according to an administration official.