Open‑source forks over AI code

A major Doom engine project splintered after its creator admitted adding AI‑generated code without broad review. Developers launched a fork to enforce more transparent, multi‑maintainer collaboration and to reject AI 'slop.' This signals that AI’s entry into codebases can fracture long‑standing communities and force new contribution rules. — As AI enters critical software, open‑source ecosystems will need provenance, disclosure, and governance norms to preserve trust, security, and collaboration.