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r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and more
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Context
What happened: Moderators of r/opensource posted new submission rules banning projects that use AI, are made by AI, or are intended for AI. The rules drew heavy criticism and prompted a rival sub, r/trueopensource.
Why it matters: Moderator Wolvereness said in comments that there is nuance and room for selective enforcement, citing software with incidental AI accessibility features as an example.
What changed
Moderators of r/opensource posted new submission rules banning projects that use AI, are made by AI, or are intended for AI. The rules drew heavy criticism and prompted a rival sub, r/trueopensource.
Why it matters
Moderator Wolvereness said in comments that there is nuance and room for selective enforcement, citing software with incidental AI accessibility features as an example.