
Should AI Have Voting Rights in Open-Source Project Decisions?
The question sounds absurd at first glance—right up there with “Can my toaster run for Congress?” Yet here we are in 2026, watching AI systems become increasingly sophisticated contributors to our digital infrastructure. Some of them literally write code, review pull requests, and suggest architectural decisions. So maybe it’s time we ask: should these digital citizens get a say in how open-source projects govern themselves? The Paradox We’re Not Talking About Let me paint you a picture....
