Survey on Generative AI and Open Source Software Development

Welcome to the Survey on Generative AI and Open Source Software Development!

A collaboration among Red Hat, Futurewei, OpenSSF, and LF AI & Data.

GOALS:
This survey explores how generative AI technologies are transforming open source software (OSS) development. We aim to document the mechanisms driving these dynamics while identifying the unique challenges and opportunities emerging within OSS communities. Your input will provide critical empirical evidence and novel insights into how generative AI is reshaping collaboration patterns.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Target audience: OSS contributor and/or maintainer who may or may not use generative AI for OSS development
Time required: About 15 to 20 minutes
Language: Survey language options can be found at the top right corner of the page

VISIBILITY:
We will summarize the survey data and findings in a report that will be published on the Linux Foundation website. The dataset for this survey and instructions for its use will be posted and made publicly available in the Linux Foundation's section of Data.World.

BONUS:
As a thank you for participating in this research, once you have completed the survey, a discount code will be displayed on the confirmation page which can be used for any Linux Foundation e-learning training course or certification exam, as long as you register for a course before October 31st, 2026. This discount code is not valid for any other combination of FinOps or instructor-led training courses or certifications. You can find the complete catalog of training and certifications at https://training.linuxfoundation.org/full-catalog/

PRIVACY:
Survey respondents are not asked for any personal identifying information or information that could identify the company they work for. Data collection in this survey is subject to the Linux Foundation’s Privacy Policy, available at https://www.linuxfoundation.org/privacy