Human Only Public License: A Copyleft License That Restricts AI Usage
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Summary
The article discusses the Human Only Public License (HOPL), a copyleft software license designed to restrict AI usage. The author expresses concerns about AI becoming embedded in every layer of human existence and potentially diluting humanity. The license provides software developers with an option to opt out of AI systems, allowing them to continue working in a human-only space. The piece explores the philosophical implications of AI integration and proposes a licensing solution to preserve human-centric software development.
Key quotes
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But we might find ourselves one day with AI embedded at every layer of our existence, living lives of toned down and diluted humanity with only our dreams for escape.
I believe it is important that we as software developers have at least the option to opt out of that system altogether, to be able to continue hacking, working, and tinkering in a space of our own.
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