The problem is that open source maintainers rarely react, because most projects are captured by some big tech employees. Independent authors like Stenberg are the exception.

If the rebellious spirit of the 1990s and early 2000s still existed, open source could sink "AI" code laundromats within a month. But since 2010 everyone is falling over themselves to please big tech. Big Tech now rewards the cowards with layoffs and intimidation.

Most developers do not understand that power balances in corporations work on a primal level. If you show fear/submission, managers will treat you like a beta dog. That is all they understand.