GZDoom Developers Split Over AI Use, Launch UZDoom Fork

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The GZDoom community is experiencing a split due to disagreements over the lead developer's use of ChatGPT for coding, leading to the creation of a new engine, UZDoom, aimed at fostering more stable and collaborative development. The controversy highlights tensions over AI's role in coding and leadership styles within open-source projects.
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- OG Doom Source Port Forks After AI Controversy Kotaku
- Many developers leave GZDoom due to leader conflicts and fork it into UZDoom GamingOnLinux
- GZDoom developers split from creator amid AI controversy, launch new fork UZDoom TechSpot
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