# Reddit's r/opensource bans all AI-related projects, sparking backlash and a rival subreddit

**Published:** October 26, 2026
**Author:** Manuel Uth
**Source:** The Decoder
**Language:** en-US
**HTML:** https://aiqazaqstan.com/en/articles/reddit-s-r-opensource-bans-all-ai-related-projects-sparking-backlash-and

The Reddit forum r/opensource has banned all posts about AI projects, whether built with AI, AI-powered, or designed for AI. Projects must also be at least a year old and have multiple contributors, and non-English posts are excluded as well. In response, the rival forum…

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