Open Source Meets AI | Red Hat's Scott McCarty

Open source has transformed software development, but can it do the same for AI?

In this episode of Dev Interrupted, Conor Bronsdon talks with Scott McCarty, Senior Principal Product Manager at Red Hat, about the potential of open source AI to revolutionize enterprise DevOps. 

They discuss the challenges and opportunities of open source AI, including licensing, security, and the need for community-driven development. McCarty argues that open source AI is crucial for building trust and ensuring that AI benefits everyone, not just a select few.

Show Notes:

• 2025 Engineering Benchmarks Insights Webinar
• Refactoring x Dev Interrupted Survey
• Scott’s LinkedIn

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