Cal.com is going closed source
9 hours ago
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- Cal.com is transitioning from open source to closed source after five years due to heightened AI-driven security threats.
- AI tools can systematically scan open source code for vulnerabilities, making it easier for attackers to exploit weaknesses, increasing risks to customer data.
- To address this, Cal.com will move to closed source for its production code, while releasing a separate open source version called Cal.diy under the MIT license for hobbyists and developers.
- The decision was driven by examples like AI uncovering a 27-year-old vulnerability in the BSD kernel quickly, highlighting accelerating risks in the security landscape.
- Cal.com aims to prioritize customer protection now but hopes to return to open source in the future if security conditions improve.