r/opensource bans AI-related projects

2026-10-26 · Source: The Verge ↗

Moderators of the r/opensource community on Reddit have posted new submission rules that ban projects using AI. The post, made on Saturday evening, says: "If your project uses AI, is made by AI, or is intended for AI, it's not welcome on r/opensource." According to The Verge, the new rules also restrict non-English speakers.

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