Re: GPL on AI generated code

[Marc Sunet]

There is an ongoing lawsuit on this:

https://githubcopilotlitigation.com/
https://githubcopilotinvestigation.com/

On 2/16/23 08:06, Paul Sutton via libreplanet-discuss wrote:
> I would agree with this yes,  so if services such as ChatGPT change 
> GPL code it remains under the GPL and should be released accordingly.
>
> It may be the FSF need to check with the legal department on this, and 
> amend the GPL licenses to suit if this needs to be explicitly stated.
>
> I would also guess that creative commons should also be treated int he 
> same way, so a picture under say  cc-by-sa (or similar) if modified by 
> AI then this has to be released under the same license.
>
> Paul
>
>
> On 15/02/2023 21:17, Akira Urushibata wrote:
> > I recently read that Chat-GPT is capable of writing computer code.
> >
> > Can ChatGPT Code? [With Examples] - Legiit Blog
> > https://legiit.com/blog/chat-gpt-code
> >
> >    Chat GPT Code can help you do all sorts of things, from writing
> >    code to solving complex calculations. Here are a few of the
> >    cool things you can do with Chat GPT Code:
> >
> >    1. Write Code for Different Languages - As mentioned earlier,
> >    Chat GPT Code currently supports Python, JavaScript and HTML,
> >    but it plans to add other languages soon.
> >
> >    2. Debug Code - One user found that ChatGPT Code was an
> >    excellent debugging assistant as it allowed him to explain and
> >    fix a bug quickly.
> >
> >    3. Develop Games - You can use Chat GPT Code to develop a game,
> >    which is an exciting and fun way to explore the capabilities of
> >    this chatbot.
> >
> >    4. Solve Complex Calculations - ChatGPT can be used to solve
> >    complex calculations and equations. Just provide the correct
> >    commands and parameters, and Chat GPT Code will provide you
> >    with an accurate solution in a matter of seconds!
> >
> >    ...
> >
> > ---
> >
> > As I understand Chat-GPT does not compose code the way most
> > programmers do.  Rather it looks for code within its memory which
> > appear to fit the descriptions of what the user is requesting and
> > produces an answer.  This looks like an inductive, as opposed to a
> > deductive, process.
> >
> > I have a question.  If the reference material is GPL'd code, shouldn't
> > the code produced by AI be considered a modified version?  Human beings
> > are free to modify GPL'd source code and distribute the result,
> > provided that the GPL is attached.  Is there some reason the same
> > restriction would not apply when a machine does the modification?
> >
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