OpenAI’s ChatGPT took the world by storm, amassing 100 million users in the first two months after its public launch. The continued interest in the tool has created a buzz among developers, especially those in the open source community. But this begs the question: How will ChatGPT impact open source software?
Amid the excitement and promise that ChatGPT holds, many wonder whether the open source community, just like any other organization, should fear or embrace the technology. Certain concerns for open source contributors and developers are sparking debate as questions surrounding the origin of generated source code surface, and the possible ethical and legal implications are discussed. While valid, developers should not fear or stray away from using ChatGPT but rather shift their focus to understanding how to embrace it for positive outcomes.
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