lcamtuf   Mar 6
If you ask AI to rewrite the entirety of an open-source program, do you still need to abide by the original license? In philosophy, this problem is known as the Slop of Theseus
Show threadKevin RiggleMar 6
@lcamtuf actual answer: of course you do, it’s prima facie a derivative work, same as if you had rewritten the program by hand.
Show threaddegenerating degenerateMar 6
@kevinr @lcamtuf In retrospect... "actual answer", "of course", "prima facie" are all red flags you're reading a bunch of nonsense blather.
Show threadKevin RiggleMar 6
@hopeless @lcamtuf no, you're just reading an educated asshole who happens to be right
Show threaddegenerating degenerate

@kevinr @lcamtuf Well, from a reader's perspective, it reads like you are still trying to convince yourself you're right.

This is usually a bad sign if you're trying to convince anyone else you're right.

The problem is in what sense is it "derivative" if the original content is neither known or referenced? We are talking about copyright alone here and your choice of phrase "derivative work".

Mar 6 at 6:56amWeb