A new report from Runa Capital highlights the 20 hottest open source startups for 2024, with a significant focus on AI technologies. The ROSS Index shows that 11 of these startups are directly linked to AI, showcasing a growing trend in the sector. Leading the pack is Ollama, known for its LLM tool that gained over 105,000 GitHub stars. Other notable mentions include Zed Industries and LangGenius, which also saw substantial star growth. The report emphasizes the booming demand for developer tools and privacy-centric software within the open source community.