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Notepad++ creator disavows unofficial AI-generated Mac version

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An unofficial Mac version of the popular Windows text editor Notepad++ has been disavowed by its original creator, Don Ho. The Mac application was developed using AI tools without the permission of the trademark holder. Notepad++ has historically been exclusive to Windows since its inception in 2003. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about AI-generated software and intellectual property rights for derivative works.

RANK_REASON An unofficial product release that uses AI without permission, drawing objections from the original author.

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Notepad++ creator disavows unofficial AI-generated Mac version

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    An unofficial vibe-coded Notepad++ for Mac has been disavowed by the original creator Don Ho. The original Notepad++ has been Windows-only since 2003, and the M

    An unofficial vibe-coded Notepad++ for Mac has been disavowed by the original creator Don Ho. The original Notepad++ has been Windows-only since 2003, and the Mac version was created by someone else using AI - without the trademark holder's permission. https:// arstechnica.com/ga…

    LINKS arstechnica.com/…/unofficial-vibe-coded-n…

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