Free software communities urged to adopt generative AI

The author argues that free software communities should not build a cordon sanitaire against generative AI, but rather should adopt, adapt, and fork AI models to align with open-source values. The piece contends that rejecting AI outright misinterprets the liberatory tradition of hacker culture and leaves open-source repositories vulnerable without harnessing bots to aid maintainers. Ultimately, the author suggests that utilizing the fork as an organizational tool is the best way for the free software movement to engage with and master the new technology. Open article →