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Industry Landscape
The open source software industry is dynamic and expanding, particularly with the convergence of AI and data governance. It's driven by collaboration, transparency, and innovation, influencing everything from enterprise IT to policy making. Licensing and ethical considerations are paramount, with organizations like OSI acting as stewards. The sector is seeing increased adoption across various industries and governments, recognizing its economic and strategic advantages.
Total Assets Under Management (AUM)
Global Open Source Services Market Size in United States
~Approximately $25-30 billion USD (estimated for the US portion of the global market)
(20-25% CAGR)
- Rapid adoption of open source in enterprise.
- Growth in cloud-native and AI/ML initiatives.
- Increasing demand for open source services like consulting and support.
Total Addressable Market
Approximately $60-70 billion
Market Growth Stage
Pace of Market Growth
Emerging Technologies
Open Source AI
The development and deployment of artificial intelligence models and tools under open-source licenses, promoting transparency, collaboration, and rapid innovation while addressing ethical concerns.
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Blockchain-based organizations governed by code and community consensus, offering new models for open-source project governance, funding, and community decision-making.
Supply Chain Security for Open Source
Enhanced practices and tools to secure the software supply chain, particularly for open-source components, against vulnerabilities and malicious attacks, ensuring integrity and trustworthiness of software products.
Impactful Policy Frameworks
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (2023)
Published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, this voluntary framework provides guidance for organizations to manage risks related to artificial intelligence, focusing on trustworthy AI systems.
This framework directly influences the development and deployment of open-source AI, pushing for more transparent and accountable practices that align with OSI's ethical AI focus.
Cybersecurity Executive Order 14028 (2021)
This U.S. Executive Order aims to improve the nation's cybersecurity, emphasizing software supply chain security, including the use of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs).
The order significantly increases the demand for clear license information and transparency in open-source components, reinforcing OSI's role in license approval and compliance guidance for enterprise and government use.
Data Protection and Privacy Regulations (e.g., CCPA, state-level privacy laws)
Various state-level laws in the US (like CCPA in California and others emerging) regulate how personal data is collected, processed, and shared, giving consumers more control over their information.
These regulations impact how open-source projects handle user data and necessitate clear data governance practices, aligning with OSI's growing interest in data governance for open-source AI.
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