Vibe-Coded Ext4 for OpenBSD

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Thomas de Grivel posted an LLM-generated ext4 implementation for OpenBSD, claiming it was created using AI tools without reading Linux source files.
Concerns were raised about the code's copyright status, as it might be derived from GPL-licensed Linux ext4 code, posing licensing risks for OpenBSD.
Theo de Raadt and others highlighted the legal uncertainty around AI-generated code, as copyright laws do not yet recognize non-human authorship.
De Grivel refused to retract his copyright claims, but OpenBSD maintainers rejected the submission due to unresolved legal and maintenance concerns.
The incident underscores broader challenges with AI-generated code, including maintenance, legal risks, and potential copyright infringement.

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