On 8/30/26 1:57 PM, Sad Clouds via Postfix-users wrote: > On Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:02:33 -0400 (EDT) > Wietse Venema via Postfix-users <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I could have said it more diplomatically: for reasons already stated, >> your concerns about pasting entire GPL2 Linux kernel algorithms >> into GPL2-incompatible code are wildly off base in the context of >> the Postfix project. So take your fight elsewhere. >> > > Hello, I was not looking for a confrontation with anyone. I was simply > trying to have a constructive discussion about the legal implications > of AI generated code.
Your concerns about LLMs sneaking carbon copies of copyrighted code into Postfix are unrealistic, but there are some issues here that seem to require deliberation, especially considering that Postfix is IPL/EPL licensed, which does enforce some restrictions. GCC disallowing LLM contributions was more of a moratorium than anything else until they could discuss the full legal implications of using LLM generated code. As of July 29th they do allow LLM contributions that they deem as legally insignificant, which roughly translates to less than 15 lines of code according to their guidelines. [1,2] Since AI generated code cannot be copyrighted it presumably also cannot be distributed with a license that is not public domain or equivalent, and I assume trying to enforce the terms of a license more restrictive than that for a project that has incorporated significant amounts of AI generated code will not be possible. Whether Postfix should be concerned about this or not is another question. Linux kernel developers don't seem too concerned. But I would not be surprised if this became a real issue a decade or two later. [1] https://gcc.gnu.org/ai-policy.html [2] https://www.gnu.org/prep/maintain/maintain.html#Legally-Significant _______________________________________________ Postfix-users mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]
