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The Ban on ‘Vibe Coded’ Projects Isn’t About Quality. It’s About Control.

Sourcehut’s proposal to ban AI-assisted ‘vibe coded’ projects isn’t really about code quality or copyright. It’s a power play by a small group of gatekeepers who want to decide who counts as a ‘real’ developer. This article explains why the ban is a threat to open source inclusivity and what it means for every developer who uses AI tools.