Reddit's r/opensource bans posts about AI-related projects
Original title: Reddit's r/opensource bans all AI-related projects, sparking backlash and a rival subreddit
New rules also require projects to be a year old, actively maintained and multi-contributor, and a rival forum, r/TrueOpenSource, does not exclude AI.
Moderators of Reddit's r/opensource said Saturday that posts about projects that use AI, were built with AI, or are designed for AI are banned, arguing current AI does not fit the community. Projects must also be at least a year old, actively maintained and have multiple contributors, and non-English posts are rejected because moderators say they cannot tell AI text from translation. Critics call the rules vague, noting even the Linux kernel contains AI-generated code. Moderator Wolvereness named limited exceptions such as auto-generated subtitles, and The Verge reports the rival forum r/TrueOpenSource appeared in response.
- The ban covers use of AI, building with AI, and projects designed for AI.
- Non-English posts are no longer accepted under the new rules.
- Wolvereness cited auto-generated subtitles as one exception.
- Critics note the Linux kernel now contains AI-generated code.
- Organizations
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The Reddit forum r/opensource has banned all posts about AI projects, whether built with AI, AI-powered, or designed for AI. Projects must also be at least a year old and have multiple contributors, and non-English posts are excluded as well. In response, the rival forum r/TrueOpenSource has already popped up.
By Manuel Uth · the-decoder.com
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