Why 66% of AI Workloads Now Run on Kubernetes - The Infrastructure Shift

Explore the dramatic shift in Kubernetes adoption through this 18-minute conference talk that examines how cloud native technologies have moved from early adoption to mainstream infrastructure. Discover insights from the 2025 CNCF Annual Cloud Native Survey revealing that 98% of organizations now use cloud native techniques and 82% run Kubernetes in production, representing a significant jump from 66% just two years prior. Learn why 66% of organizations running generative AI workloads depend on Kubernetes infrastructure and understand the emerging challenges around culture, complexity, and AI workload management as Kubernetes becomes invisible infrastructure similar to the Linux kernel. Gain perspective on the rapid growth of OpenTelemetry as one of the fastest-growing CNCF projects and understand what distinguishes cloud native explorers from innovators in today's landscape. Examine how the focus has evolved from simple adoption metrics to organizational maturity, cultural transformation, and effective change management strategies, while exploring the implications of this infrastructure shift for the future of AI workload deployment and management.