Open Platform for Enterprise AI Announced

In a move that could redefine how generative AI can be used by enterprises sans the present ambiguity over its ability to scale and interoperability across business systems, the LF AI & Data Foundation has announced the launch of the Open Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA) in collaboration with several technology companies.

The objective is to spearhead the development of open, robust, multi-provider, and composable GenAI systems that are flexible, scalable, and enterprise-grade. Technology bigwigs supporting the initiative include Intel, VMWare, Red Hat, SAS, Cloudera, MariaDB Foundation, Anyscale, and Datastax. The LF AI & Data Foundation is inviting and expecting more members to join the bandwagon.

“OPEA will unlock new possibilities in AI by creating a detailed, composable framework that stands at the forefront of technology stacks,” Ibrahim Haddad, executive director at LF AI & Data said in a statement, highlighting OPEA’s focus on open model development, standardized modular pipelines, and support for various compilers and toolchains. “This initiative is a testament to our mission to drive open source innovation and collaboration within the AI and data communities under a neutral and open governance model,” Haddad said.