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FFmpeg developer calls out OxideAV for AI license laundering of his code

FFmpeg developer richardpl filed a GitHub issue accusing OxideAV of using AI to 'launder' the license of his code, potentially to bypass the original GPL restrictions. The issue, titled 'questionable LICENSE', asks for the location of a reverse-engineering document, raising concerns about the project's compliance with open source terms.

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FFmpeg developer calls out OxideAV for AI license laundering of his code
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  • FFmpeg developer richardpl accuses OxideAV of AI license laundering.
  • The issue involves OxideAV's MagicyUV encoder and its use of FFmpeg code.
  • Developer demands the location of a reverse-engineering document, questioning licensing compliance.
  • This incident sparks debate on the role of AI in open source license compliance.

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