Developers’ experience with integrating AI functionality
A focus on open and open-source AI models
About this Report
The report is based on data collected in the 27th edition of SlashData’s global Developer Nation survey, which was fielded between June and July 2024. This survey reached over 2,000 developers who add AI functionality to their applications and answered questions about their experiences with open and open-source models.
Key Questions Answered
What types of functionalities do you add to your applications using open or open-source ML/AI models?
What are your main reasons for using open or open-source ML/AI models to add AI functionality to your applications?
Do you face any challenges when using open or open-source ML/AI models in your applications?
What are your main reasons for not integrating open or open-source ML/AI models in your applications?
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Methodology
This report investigates the state of integration of open and fully open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models by developers who add AI functionality to their applications. While focusing on the broader picture, we explore the types of functionalities developers use these models for, why they choose them over their proprietary alternatives, and the challenges they face. In addition to this, we also take a brief look at the reason why developers might avoid using open or open-source models in their applications.
