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In this RedMonk conversation, Kate Holterhoff speaks with Ansgar Lindwedel, Director of Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Ecosystem Development at the Eclipse Foundation. They discuss the concept of Software Defined Vehicles, the evolution of software in the automotive industry, and the challenges faced by developers. Ansgar explains the importance of the Eclipse SDV working group, the trade-offs of proprietary operating systems, and the role of open source in building competencies. They also touch on safety in open source software development, the ecosystem of Eclipse SDV, the impact of AI on automotive development, and the future roadmap for the community.This RedMonk Conversation is sponsored by the Eclipse Foundation.Show notes: https://redmonk.com/videos/eclipse-sdv-ansgar-lindwedel/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles02:10 The Evolution of Software in Automotive05:02 Eclipse SDV Working Group Overview08:49 Challenges in Automotive Development Tools11:57 The Shift to Open Source in Automotive16:32 Functional Safety in Open Source Software19:12 The Ecosystem of Eclipse SDV31:58 The Role of AI in Automotive Development36:21 Future Roadmap and Transformative Changes