r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and more
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The ban on AI‑related projects could limit where developers share open‑source code and shape community norms around emerging technologies.
The mods at r/opensource posted new submission rules that, among other things, banned projects that use AI. The post made Saturday evening opens by saying, "If your project uses AI, is made by AI, or is intended for AI, it's not welcome on r/opensource. AI, as it exists today, is incongruent to this Open Source community." The new rules have set off a firestorm in the comments, and even spurred the creation of a rival sub r/trueopensource. Moderator Wolvereness has waded into the comments to exp
r/opensource is a Reddit forum dedicated to discussing and sharing open‑source software, and moderation policies there influence how developers collaborate and showcase their work.
- •Follow the response from the rival subreddit r/trueopensource
- •Watch for any updates or revisions to the new submission rules
- •Monitor community reactions and possible changes in moderation activity