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Comment by sneak | original | All AI-generated code should be Open Source
[−]sneak · 2026-11-15 Sun 15:32 UTC · link
Why do people think that people receive the gift of open source software are somehow obligated as a result of receiving that gift?

Yes, it was trained on free software. Why does that mean my privacy should be invaded now if I distribute binaries I made?

[−]unrented7977 · 2026-11-15 Sun 15:35 UTC · link
Because instead of treating it as the gift it is, you're treating it as a service you are entitled to
[−]spacedcowboy · 2026-11-15 Sun 15:38 UTC · link
I see you asserting that, I don't see him saying it...
[−]feldrim · 2026-11-15 Sun 15:38 UTC · link
Privacy?
[−]sneak · 2026-11-15 Sun 18:58 UTC · link
The privacy of the source code files on my disk that I made, same as any other private files on my computer that I made that I choose not to publish.