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Reddit's r/opensource bans all AI-related projects, sparking backlash and a rival subreddit.

The DecoderIndependent reporting·
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The Reddit forum r/opensource banned all posts about AI projects, including those built with, powered by, or designed for AI. It also requires projects to be at least a year old and have multiple contributors, and excludes non-English posts, which sparked backlash and a rival subreddit.

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“The Reddit forum r/opensource has banned all posts about AI projects, whether built with AI, AI-powered, or designed for AI. Projects must also be at least a year old and have multiple contributors, and non-English posts are excluded as well.”
The Decoder, 26 Oct 2026, 17:19.

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