What OSPOs Should Consider About GitHub Copilot and AI Code Assistants

Explore the legal and ethical implications of AI-driven code generation tools like GitHub CoPilot in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into the recent surge of AI-assisted content creation and its impact on the open source software community. Examine the investigations and lawsuits sparked by CoPilot's launch, and consider the potential risks for similar services. Analyze the complex issues surrounding license and copyright concerns associated with AI code generators trained on open source code. Gain insights into the licenses tied to these AI models and learn how Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) should approach these challenges. Equip yourself with the knowledge to advise companies on the risks and considerations surrounding AI code assistants in the evolving landscape of software development.

What Should OSPOs Think About Github CoPilot? - Van Lindberg, OSPOCO