NVIDIA has released KAI Scheduler, a powerful open-source Kubernetes solution for optimizing GPU resource allocation, under the Apache 2.0 license. The system, previously part of the Run:ai platform, addresses critical challenges in AI workload management through features like dynamic GPU allocation, reduced compute wait times, and automatic framework integration. KAI Scheduler operates via a four-step process—allocation, consolidation, reclamation, and preemption—to ensure efficient resource distribution across podgroups and queues, making it particularly valuable for enterprises managing complex AI operations.