AI-assisted development: Supercharging the open source way

AI-assisted development: Supercharging the open source way AI as a collaborator in open source development Upstream, with AI in the loop Navigating the new frontier with openness and trust Any model, any accelerator, any cloud: Unlocking enterprise AI with open source innovation About the author Chris Wright More like this Blog post Blog post Original podcast Original podcast Keep exploring Browse by channel Automation Artificial intelligence Open hybrid cloud Security Edge computing Infrastructure Applications Virtualization Share Note: This post is the first in a series that will take readers inside our AI projects, share how we’re equipping our engineers for the AI era, and dig into the legal and ethical frameworks we’re grappling with at Red Hat. Our intention is to not only highlight our practices, but also start discussions and spur ideas on the future of software development. The world of technology is in the midst of a seismic shift. Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI (gen AI), is rapidly evolving from a futuristic concept into a tangible tool with the potential to redefine how we build software. For those of us who have built our careers on open source principles of software development, this moment is pivotal. And a bit unnerving. At Red Hat, we've always believed that the most powerful innovations are born from collaboration, transparency, and a shared commitment to solving complex problems. As we head into the AI era, we believe these same principles are not just relevant, but essential. Using AI in open source isn't about replacing the developer; it's about empowering them. It’s about enhancing the creativity and ingenuity that has always been at the heart of open source. We see AI as a powerful new collaborator in the open source community—a tool that can help us scale software development, tackle more ambitious projects, and accelerate the pace of innovation for everyone. Red Hat is all-in on unlocking the potential of AI, and we intend to bring this to the communities we’re part of.