Some folks seem to be concerned that it will generate code that is identical to code that has been generated under open source licenses that don't allow derivative works, but which will then be used by a developer unknowingly.

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<p>“Some folks seem to be concerned that [GitHub Copilot] will generate code that is identical to code that has been generated under open source licenses that don’t allow derivative works, but which will then be used by a developer unknowingly.”</p>


<p>From the ones who: “Embrace, extend and extinguish” (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embrace,_extend,_and_extinguish" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embrace,_extend,_and_extinguish</a>)… Humm. Would be great if we could be assured that this wouldn’t become our substitute in the future… (even if the chances for that to replace us completely are low. Even so, it can impact other things like our remuneration for example)</p>
