Open Source Has an AI Problem

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ISSUE No. 175 - February 25, 2026

Open Source Has an AI Problem   As developers increasingly turn to AI tools for answers and code generation, the human engagement that keeps open source projects financially alive is drying up. Tailwind CSS reported an 80% revenue drop as documentation traffic fell, and Stack Overflow lost 25% of its activity within months of ChatGPT's launch. Researchers warn that AI may be consuming open source while cutting off the feedback loops that sustain it. Join the discussion at Slashdot.org

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GOG Moves Toward Native Linux Support: A Major Shift for DRM-Free Gaming   In a development that has energized the Linux gaming community, GOG (Good Old Games) has officially confirmed that it is working on native Linux support. While GOG has long provided Linux installers for select titles, this announcement signals something more substantial: deeper platform integration and a renewed commitment to Linux as a first-class gaming environment. Read More on LinuxJournal

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Top 10 Security Threats Organizations Underestimate   Most breaches don't come from sophisticated zero-days. They come from gaps in visibility, slow response, and overlooked fundamentals. Seth Goldhammer, VP of Product Management at Graylog, breaks down the 10 security threats organizations keep underestimating, and what lean teams can actually do about them. Watch the podcast here

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