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The Key Challenges Of Open-Source Software In AI

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Feb 27, 2025

Summary

Open-source software (OSS) plays a crucial role in the realm of AI; it enables accessibility for rapid experimentation, interoperability for AI adoption at scale, and observability for the construction of robust, trustworthy AI systems. However, many cloud and AI leaders haven’t realized that OSS AI will also introduce risks and challenges that can prevent them from achieving business outcomes. This report provides an overview of the major barriers to OSS AI adoption in terms of cost, governance, and complexity, with a deep dive into specific openness complexity of AI foundation models.

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