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AI CURATED HOT STORY · 11/2/2026

IDC Forecasts 60% of Enterprise AI Workloads on Open Models by 2028

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IDC's FutureScape 2027 report predicts that by 2028, 60% of enterprises will run their AI workloads on open-source models to reduce costs and avoid vendor lock-in. Additionally, it forecasts that 60% of G2000 companies will adopt an 'AI-first' approach for business processes by 2029, while emphasizing the need for agent kill switches to mitigate compliance risks.

LATEST/IDC's FutureScape 2027 report predicts that by 2028, 60% of enterprises will run their AI workloads on open-source models to reduce costs and avoid vendor lock-in. Additionally, it forecasts that 60% of G2000 companies will adopt an 'AI-first' approach for business processes by 2029, while emphasizing the need for agent kill switches to mitigate compliance risks.

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  1. IT之家 · IT业界T2·68 pts

    IDC Forecasts 60% of Enterprise AI Workloads on Open Models by 2028

    • Cost & Lock-in Mitigation: 60% of enterprises will shift to open-source models by 2028 to optimize inference costs and reduce vendor dependency.
    • Accelerated Automation: The share of 'AI-first' business processes among G2000 firms is projected to surge from 13% today to 60% by 2029.
    • Governance Pressure: Enterprises failing to implement agent kill switches face higher insurance premiums and significant audit exposure.