Dev Tools · 4h ago
sqlite-utils 4.0rc2: AI-Written Code Ships at $149.25
Simon Willison released sqlite-utils 4.0rc2, with most code written by Anthropic's Claude Fable AI. The AI development cost approximately $149.25, showcasing a new low-cost model for open-source tooling. The release adds new features like improved JSON support and table transformations.
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The low cost and high output raise questions about the sustainability of open-source maintenance when AI can replicate core contributions for pocket change.
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