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r/opensource bans AI-made and AI-focused projects under new rules
Moderators of Reddit's r/opensource posted new submission rules that ban projects that use AI, are made by AI, or are intended for AI.[3, 4] The rules were announced October 24, according to Tom's Hardware.[4] The post said, "If your project uses AI, is made by AI, or is intended for AI, it's not welcome on r/opensource."[3]
The rules also impose strict requirements on project age and contributors, Tom's Hardware reported.[4] Restrictions on non-English speakers have sparked further backlash, Tom's Hardware reported.[4] Tom's Hardware reported that the policy puts the subreddit at odds with Linux's acceptance of disclosed AI-assisted code contributions.[4]
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