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Reddit's r/opensource bans AI-made projects and non-English posts

Original: Reddit’s r/opensource bans AI-made and AI-focused projects, also bans non-English speakers — sweeping new rules spark backlash over Linux kernel contributions and solo developers

The moderators of Reddit's r/opensource community have introduced sweeping new rules banning AI-made and AI-focused projects, along with posts not written in English. The changes have drawn backlash from users, who point out that major projects such as Linux kernel contributions are often submitted by non-native English speakers, and that solo developers increasingly rely on AI tools in their work.

Why now: The community's blanket bans on AI-assisted projects and non-English submissions strike many as overreach that could exclude legitimate developers.

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