Off Script

Where raw honesty meets experience. Unfiltered conversations at the edge of tech, leadership, and creativity.

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Hosted by CTOs Josh Nesbitt and James Hall, Off Script brings you unfiltered conversations about the highs, lows, and lessons of working in tech today. From leading engineering teams and scaling companies, to tackling burnout, bad bets, and breakthrough ideas, this is the show where raw honesty meets experience. Alongside one-on-one conversations between Josh and James, youll hear from leaders, builders, designers, and entrepreneurs who arent afraid to share whats really going on behind the scenes the conversations usually left for DMs, side chats, and after-hours drinks. Whether youre building your first product or leading a fast-growing team, Off Script gives you a raw and refreshing perspective on the challenges and creativity that shape modern tech. New episodes every few weeks. Subscribe and join the conversation.
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Episode 57: Is AI destroying Open Source?
Friday, 16 January, 2026

In this episode of Off Script, hosts Josh and James delve into the contentious topic of whether AI is destroying open source software. They discuss the recent layoffs at Tailwind, a popular open-source project, and how AI's ability to generate code from existing libraries is impacting the sustainability of such projects. The conversation highlights the ethical implications of AI's use of open-source code without proper attribution, raising concerns about the future of open-source maintainers and the community's ethos. They explore the balance between the benefits of AI in enhancing productivity and the risks of diminishing the value of original contributions to open-source projects. AI is changing the model of open source, not necessarily destroying it. The burden of maintaining open source projects is increasing due to AI's impact. Attribution and compensation for open source maintainers are critical issues. AI can automate mundane tasks, allowing maintainers to focus on creative work. The learning process for developers may be compromised by AI's ease of use.