CNCF Technology Radar on AI Tools and Platforms

This document is a technical report detailing the findings from the Q3 2025 CNCF Technology Radar, which focuses on AI inferencing tools, machine learning orchestration tools, and agentic AI platforms. The report summarizes insights gathered from over 300 professional developers regarding their experiences and opinions on various technologies. Developers rated these tools based on their usefulness and maturity, and the report categorizes them into four groups: adopt, trial, assess, and hold. Technologies such as NVIDIA Triton and DeepSpeed are highlighted as reliable choices, while others like Envoy AI Gateway received mixed reviews. The report also discusses the methodology used for gathering data and provides a breakdown of developer demographics. It aims to identify emerging patterns in technology adoption within the cloud native landscape, particularly as it pertains to the growing AI and machine learning community. The document includes a license grant and limitation of liability statements, ensuring proper attribution and usage guidelines.