Vellum, a leading AI development platform, has released its first State of AI Development Report, offering insights from over 1,250 AI developers. The report sheds light on enterprise AI adoption, key challenges, and evolving trends shaping the industry.
- Enterprise AI Adoption Accelerates
- Over 25% of AI developers report having at least one enterprise AI application in production.
- An additional 39% are in testing phases, showcasing significant momentum in AI integration.
- OpenAI Leads the Pack
- OpenAI models dominate as the preferred exclusive choice among developers, with GPT 4o (64.9%) and GPT 4o-mini (35.3%) being the most used.
- The Microsoft-OpenAI partnership has emerged as a robust collaboration, making OpenAI and Azure the top API providers (63.3% and 33.8% respectively).
- This partnership has democratized AI development, enabling enterprises to innovate efficiently.
- Practical AI Applications on the Rise
- Developers are increasingly building document analysis tools (59%) and customer service chatbots (51%).
- Confidence in AI’s reliability is driving the development of agentic workflows, with 55% of developers planning to focus on these by 2025.
- Challenges in Evaluation Processes
- Despite advancements, only 57% of developers evaluate AI models, with 75% still relying on manual methods.
- Automated evaluations remain underutilized, representing a missed opportunity for improving reliability and reducing issues like hallucinations.
Industry Perspective
Akash Sharma, CEO of Vellum, noted, “The AI industry is balancing ambition with responsibility, ensuring sustainable growth. Expertise and advanced tooling will be critical to maintain this trajectory in 2025.”
Vellum’s report highlights AI’s growing impact on enterprise operations, practical applications, and future trends like agentic workflows. While challenges like manual evaluations persist, the industry is maturing with a focus on quality control and innovation, setting a sustainable course for widespread AI adoption.
