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OpenSCAD user may end support over AI integration

A user is considering discontinuing their financial support for OpenSCAD due to the integration of AI and LLM capabilities. While they still value and regularly use the software, they are hesitant to financially back what they perceive as the "Slopification" of open-source projects through AI additions. AI

IMPACT Highlights user resistance to AI integration in open-source tools, potentially impacting adoption and funding.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece expressing dissatisfaction with AI integration in open-source software.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

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OpenSCAD user may end support over AI integration

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User opinion piece expressing dissatisfaction with AI integration in open-source software.
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I recently had to replace one of my credit cards so I had to update everywhere online it's use for billing and donations. I'm considering not renewing my suppor

    I recently had to replace one of my credit cards so I had to update everywhere online it's use for billing and donations. I'm considering not renewing my support for OpenSCAD now that LLM/AI support is getting added to it. Which really sucks, because I still love it and use it al…