The Human Only Public License
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- #human-only
- #software-license
- #AI-restriction
- The Human Only Public License (HOPL) is designed to prevent AI systems from using, analyzing, or benefiting from software, text, or art.
- HOPL is maximally permissive like the MIT license but includes a copyleft clause to ensure derivative works also restrict AI usage.
- The license places the burden of compliance on AI systems and their users, not on software deployers.
- HOPL prohibits AI from any interaction with the software, including indirect use or human-AI collaborative use.
- Traditional automated development tools are permitted, but AI-powered tools are explicitly banned.
- Users must ensure AI systems do not access the software and include terms of service prohibiting AI usage.
- Violations of HOPL automatically terminate all rights granted under the license unless reinstated by the copyright holder.
- The license aims to foster and protect human-only online spaces, ensuring developers can opt out of AI integration.