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Free software community clashes over AI-written GPL code

Original: GPL apps/distros should not be using AI. GPL is not compatible with the ToS of these ai-generating code companies. It wa

Free software advocates are arguing that GPL-licensed projects should not use AI code-generation tools, because the terms of service of services like Codex and Cursor conflict with the GPL's licensing requirements. The debate intensified after criticism of Debian embracing AI-generated code. Some argue AI should only be used for tasks like finding security vulnerabilities, never for writing code in GPL projects.

Why now: Concern that AI code generators' terms of service are incompatible with GPL licensing has sparked debate in free software communities.

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• GPL apps/distros should not be using AI. GPL is not compatible with the ToS of these ai-generating code companies. It was disheartening seeing # Debian going all-AI. Use AI to find security holes, but not to write any code. # ai # artificialintelligence # codex # cursor #… · eugenialoli · 11

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