A Linux Foundation survey found that maintainers of large open-source projects are dealing with a significant increase in low-quality code changes, with nearly a third of all pull requests estimated to be AI-generated.
Earlier attacks and coverage
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Business impact
Maintainers are experiencing increased workload and burnout, as they must review and process a larger number of AI-generated pull requests, which can disrupt project operations and slow down development.
Users affected
Developers and contributors to large open-source projects face the burden of reviewing AI-generated code, which can lead to delays and frustration, impacting their productivity.
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Sources
- AI slop is piling up highest on the biggest open-source projects (Help Net Security)
