NetBSD gets record $120,282 in donations as the AI-free FOSS OS

NetBSD, which banned AI-generated code in 2024, received a record 120 donations last month totaling $120,282 against a $50,000 goal. The surge follows Linux, Debian and Ubuntu embracing AI-generated contributions.

• NetBSD raised $120,282 in a month against a $50,000 target
• The project received a record 120 donations in one month
• NetBSD banned AI-generated code in 2024, a month after its 30th anniversary
• Debian permitted AI contributions; Ubuntu Summit was heavily AI-focused