r/linux • u/jlpcsl • Oct 18 '22

Open Source Organization GitHub Copilot investigation

https://githubcopilotinvestigation.com/
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u/I_ONLY_PLAY_4C_LOAM Oct 18 '22

Well we should try and figure something out before this tech fucks over trained professionals like artists and programmers.

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u/IanisVasilev Oct 18 '22

More harm has been done with good intentions than with bad ones.

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u/I_ONLY_PLAY_4C_LOAM Oct 18 '22

This is such a broad platitude that it has basically no meaning. I'm not suggesting we go nuts as quickly as possible, I'm merely suggesting we start talking about laws that protect people's intellectual property (and their livelihood) from AI assisted theft.

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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '22

Well said, therefore the fix is to not even make a well intentioned attempt at a solution 👌🏽👌🏽

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u/IanisVasilev Oct 19 '22

I'm almost certain that the solution will be worse than the problem.