The Business of Open Source AI-generated Code Copied from Open Source with Julian Coccia
9 snips
May 7, 2025 Julian Coccia, CTO of ScanOSS and expert in open source compliance, dives into the thrilling intersection of AI and open source code. He highlights the startling fact that 2% of AI-generated code may include verbatim open source snippets, posing serious compliance risks. Navigating the challenges of monetizing open source, he discusses the importance of visibility in the sales funnel. Tune in to learn about the Open Source Founders Summit and discover ways to enhance business success through strategic team selection and innovative solutions!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Open Source Dominates Software
- Open source software makes up about 90% of software today, yet most software companies don't adopt open source business models.
- This is largely because people don't fully understand how to monetize open source and are used to traditional proprietary models.
Challenges of Support-Based Models
- Selling premium support for open source software often leads to high churn and limits company valuation.
- Support-based models typically don't generate recurring revenue or build lasting intellectual property.
Monetizing Through Data Access
- Sell access to comprehensive, regularly updated open source data rather than proprietary software.
- Deliver this data via SaaS or on-premise to meet compliance and security needs of large companies.