Matt Hicks, President and CEO of Red Hat discusses the essentials needed for successful AI adoption in enterprises. Topics include evaluating AI goals, expected focus in the coming year, use cases and industry applications, trust and control in AI models, tips for AI adoption, and concerns and excitement for the future of business and technology.

Matt Hicks, President and CEO of Red Hat, discusses the evolution of Linux and the rise of open source. The podcast explores Red Hat's support for Linux and the transformative potential of open source software in generative AI. It also touches on efficiency, cost constraints, and specialized models for businesses, as well as the ongoing debate on general-purpose AI.