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Open source community warns critical software may contain AI slop

Original: You have to understand that discovering that # Linux and every bit of critical # opensource software (#Firefox, # libreo

Concerns are spreading that widely used open source projects, including Linux, Firefox and LibreOffice, may be tainted by low-quality AI-generated code and content. One commentary compared the realisation to ditching cars for public transport only to find it bought out by private interests. The discussion reflects growing anxiety in the free software community about maintenance quality and trust in foundational tools.

Why now: Rising worry that AI-generated contributions are degrading critical open source software

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• You have to understand that discovering that # Linux and every bit of critical # opensource software (#Firefox, # libreoffice ) have been slopped is like after finally ditching cars for public transport you discover that it’s been bought out by by a combination of private… · Kroc@oldbytes.space · 1

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