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Open-source pioneer Eric S. Raymond: AI spells end of closed-source software

Original: Open-Source-Papst Raymond: KI setzt Closed-Source-Software ein Ende Open-Source-Mitbegründer Eric S. Raymond erklärt Clo

Eric S. Raymond, co-founder of the open-source movement, argues that closed-source software is effectively finished. He says AI-assisted reverse engineering has become so capable that proprietary code can no longer be meaningfully kept secret, undermining the business model behind closed-source products. The claim is drawing attention and debate in developer and tech communities.

Why now: A prominent open-source figure has made a provocative prediction about AI ending proprietary software, sparking debate.

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• Open-Source-Papst Raymond: KI setzt Closed-Source-Software ein Ende Open-Source-Mitbegründer Eric S. Raymond erklärt Closed-Source-Software per KI-gestütztem Reverse Engineering für faktisch am Ende. https://www. heise.de/news/Open-Source-Paps… · heiseonline@social.heise.de · 2

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