Microsoft Uses Plagiarized AI Slop Flowchart to Explain How Git Works

5 days ago

Microsoft used an AI-modified version of Vincent Driessen's 2010 Git explainer graphic without permission.
The AI-generated graphic contained nonsensical errors like 'Tim' instead of 'Time' and 'continvuocly morged' instead of 'continuously merged'.
Microsoft removed the graphic after backlash but did not comment or apologize.
The incident highlights copyright concerns with AI-generated content, especially when it closely mimics original works.
Vincent Driessen would have allowed usage with proper credit, but Microsoft did not reach out.
Legal advice often discourages companies from admitting mistakes to avoid liability.
AI-generated errors could propagate in future models, worsening quality over time.
The original graphic was under a Creative Commons license, but fair use arguments may not fully apply here.
The situation reflects broader issues with AI slop and the devaluation of human-created content.

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