Open Source AI Boom: $65M Funding and 9M Users in 2026
Half of the Fortune 500 companies now use open source AI models, with $65M in funding and 9M users. The open source AI market is expected to reach $1.4 billion by 2028.
Half of the Fortune 500 companies now use open source AI models, a trend that is expected to continue growing as more companies shift towards open source AI solutions.
The Rise of Open Source AI
The open source AI market has seen significant growth in recent years, with companies like Hugging Face and Ollama leading the charge. Hugging Face has grown into a GitHub for AI, with roughly half of the Fortune 500 companies using its open models and datasets. Meanwhile, Ollama has raised $65M in funding and has grown to nearly 9M users.
Key Players in the Open Source AI Market
- Hugging Face: A leading open source AI platform with half of the Fortune 500 companies as users.
- Ollama: A popular open source AI developer tool with $65M in funding and 9M users.
- MyDecisive: An AI DevOps startup that has launched with $12M in funding and an open-source SmartHub.
"Open source AI is booming, and companies are done renting their AI," said Clem Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face.
What the Sceptics Say
Some critics argue that open source AI models are not as secure as proprietary models, and that the lack of control over the codebase can lead to vulnerabilities. For example, the recent TS-2026-009 vulnerability in Tailscale SSH permitted root access due to insecure argument handling.
What This Means for the Industry
The growth of open source AI is expected to continue, with more companies shifting towards open source solutions. In the next 6-12 months, we can expect to see more companies like Google and Microsoft investing in open source AI initiatives. The open source AI market is expected to reach $1.4 billion by 2028, growing at a 34.6% CAGR.
Key Takeaways
- Engineers: Consider using open source AI models and datasets to speed up development and reduce costs.
- Investors: Look for companies that are investing in open source AI initiatives, as this trend is expected to continue growing.
- Business Leaders: Shift towards open source AI solutions to stay competitive and reduce costs.
- Consumers: Expect to see more AI-powered products and services that are built on open source AI models.
Engineers should start exploring open source AI models and datasets now, investors should look for companies that are investing in open source AI initiatives, and business leaders should consider shifting towards open source AI solutions to stay competitive.
Further Reading on AnalyticsGlobe
Sources
- TechCrunch: Open source AI matters more than ever, according to Hugging Face’s Clem Delangue
- TechCrunch: Hugging Face’s CEO on why companies are done renting their AI
- TechCrunch: Popular open source AI developer tool Ollama raises $65M, grows to nearly 9M users
- VentureBeat: Google just redesigned the search box for the first time in 25 years — here’s why it matters more than you think
- SiliconANGLE: AI DevOps startup MyDecisive launches with $12M and open-source SmartHub
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Ananya Rao
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