The New Stack Podcast Arm’s Open Source Leader on Meeting the AI Challenge
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May 1, 2025 Andrew Wafaa, Fellow and Senior Director for Software Communities at Arm, advocates for open source as the default in tech. He reveals Arm's commitment to enhancing essential projects like the Linux kernel and PyTorch. Wafaa challenges the supremacy of GPUs in AI, arguing that advanced CPUs with Arm’s technologies often outperform them. He champions PyTorch as the cornerstone of open source AI development, urging for broader community involvement to ensure sustainability in this rapidly evolving landscape.
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Arm's Open Source Commitment
- Arm has shifted from being a passive open source user to an active contributor and leader.
- Open source is the default approach at Arm, requiring special justification for any proprietary software.
Arm's Open Source Project Focus
- Arm strategically contributes to kernel, compiler, and AI projects to strengthen its architecture support.
- PyTorch is becoming a central open source AI ecosystem, akin to Kubernetes in scale and community.
Support PyTorch Project Health
- Enhance continuous integration and delivery (CICD) to improve project health and community involvement in PyTorch.
- Grow the maintainer base outside Meta to ensure PyTorch's long-term openness and sustainability.