In this episode of Off Script, hosts Josh and James delve into the contentious topic of whether AI is destroying open source software. They discuss the recent layoffs at Tailwind, a popular open-source project, and how AI's ability to generate code from existing libraries is impacting the sustainability of such projects. The conversation highlights the ethical implications of AI's use of open-source code without proper attribution, raising concerns about the future of open-source maintainers and the community's ethos. They explore the balance between the benefits of AI in enhancing productivity and the risks of diminishing the value of original contributions to open-source projects.