The Open Source Loophole: Why Software Licenses Are Broken in the Age of AI Agents
Michael Petychakis
There is a legal fiction at the heart of modern software development, and in 2026 it is becoming impossible to ignore.The MIT License says: “Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person…”A person. A human being. Someone who can read, understand, and be held accountable. Your AI...