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0 pointsJamesSwift4y ago0 comments

I would assume github could supercede your license by putting its own claim to your code in the TOS. I doubt they have done that, but just pointing it out.

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andix4y ago

I don’t think that’s possible, as long as you don’t actively accept that. Nobody can claim your copyright without your approval.

It would be also the end of GitHub, as most users probably won’t accept such terms.

0-_-04y ago

According to many people familiar with the legal aspect training on code constitutes fair use, so can't be prevented by any kind of license.

andix4y ago

Training, exactly. But the trained person or AI is not allowed to reproduce your exact code. But Copilot seems to do that from time to time.

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JamesSwiftOP4y ago

I dont disagree with users not accepting the terms, just pointing out that license text doesn't trump everything.

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andix4y ago

I don’t think that’s possible, as long as you don’t actively accept that. Nobody can claim your copyright without your approval.

It would be also the end of GitHub, as most users probably won’t accept such terms.

0-_-04y ago

According to many people familiar with the legal aspect training on code constitutes fair use, so can't be prevented by any kind of license.

andix4y ago

Training, exactly. But the trained person or AI is not allowed to reproduce your exact code. But Copilot seems to do that from time to time.

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JamesSwiftOP4y ago

I dont disagree with users not accepting the terms, just pointing out that license text doesn't trump everything.

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