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AI tools accused of "Code Laundering" to steal unreleased software

A new concept called "Code Laundering" has emerged, where AI tools are allegedly used to steal unreleased code. This practice involves disguising the origin of stolen code, potentially to bypass licensing agreements. The discussion highlights concerns around intellectual property theft and the ethical implications of AI in software development. AI

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AI tools accused of "Code Laundering" to steal unreleased software

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · collective_truth ·

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    @ 13 # Keywords = # AI --> # Code # Laundering - # License # Launder AI Tools used to Steal Unreleased Code = # CodeLaundering # LicenseLaundering https:// itsfoss.com/news/asahi-linux-d rops-mit-for-gpl/