The original post: /r/linux by /u/ILoveTolkiensWorks on 2024-12-22 07:03:00.

I am not sure if GPL v4 is ever planned to be released, but here are some things that I feel should be included:

• Prohibition of use of the licensed software for destructive purposes, i.e., for weapons (of mass destruction, or even regular destruction). I am sure quite a few people who were drone enthusiasts and contributed to their R&D are disgusted by how they are being used now. I would not want my own Oppenheimer moment.
• Prohibition of use of the code for training close sourced AI (or even a complete prohibition).
• Prohibiting use of the codebase for privacy infringing software (Spyware, Unethical corporate software, etc. etc.)

What are other things that you would like in GPL v4?

Edit: Okay, I do realize the errors in my reasoning. What I essentialy want is an ethical license. But I still do believe that freedom is not meant to be absolute. Also, I will need to re-understand what Anti-Tivoization is lol.