The Relevance Of Open Source In A GenAI And LLM-Driven World
OpenSource For U, Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
For years, the question of whether open source is a bane or a boon has been a subject of debate. While it offers significant advantages by democratising access to tools and technologies, open source also presents a few challenges. But where does it stand in a world dominated by artificial intelligence? Let's find out.
According to a recent survey by Perforce, the adoption of open source technologies is clearly on the rise, driven by technology leaders who actively contribute to and support the open source community. Approximately 96% of respondents in this survey either maintained or increased their use of open source technologies. This trend is further corroborated by a McKinsey report, in which over 75% of participants confirmed an increase in their use of open source technologies.