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Codeberg bans LLM and crypto projects, sparking free speech concerns

Codeberg, a Git forge, has updated its terms of service to ban projects primarily consisting of code generated by LLMs and cryptocurrency-related projects. The author expresses concern over the vague wording of these new rules, questioning definitions of 'mostly' and 'written by' for AI-generated code, and the ambiguity surrounding what constitutes a 'cryptocurrency-related project.' This decision is viewed as a departure from Codeberg's previous focus on prohibiting only non-free licenses or scam projects, raising fears of a slippery slope towards broader content restrictions. AI

IMPACT Sets a precedent for content restrictions on code hosting platforms, potentially impacting open-source development and AI tool integration.

RANK_REASON Policy change by a specific platform (Codeberg) affecting content hosting, not a broad industry-wide regulation or frontier release.

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Codeberg bans LLM and crypto projects, sparking free speech concerns

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The same issue applies to cryptocurrency. What are ‘cryptocurrency-related projects’? Can OpenSSL be considered a ‘cryptocurrency-related project’? And that’s n

    The same issue applies to cryptocurrency. What are ‘cryptocurrency-related projects’? Can OpenSSL be considered a ‘cryptocurrency-related project’? And that’s not to mention the fact that cryptocurrency - specifically Bitcoin and Monero - is the only way for vulnerable groups in …

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    There’s also a big problem with the wording. The ToC states, ‘you must not share projects that mostly consist of code written by “generative AI” tools’. What do

    There’s also a big problem with the wording. The ToC states, ‘you must not share projects that mostly consist of code written by “generative AI” tools’. What does ‘mostly’ mean? What does ‘written by’ mean? What percentage of LLM code is allowed, and what percentage isn’t? If som…

  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    DISCLAIMER: I don't use LLMs, I despise LLMs usage, I think it's boring, erodes creativity and thinking process, and is highly unethical. Codeberg just banned L

    DISCLAIMER: I don't use LLMs, I despise LLMs usage, I think it's boring, erodes creativity and thinking process, and is highly unethical. Codeberg just banned LLM and cryptocurrency projects. While I agree that LLMs suck hard, I don't really agree with that decision. My biggest c…