id Software released the source code to Wolfenstein in 1995, he was only rich at that point on merit and the success of their games.
Bethesda ended that practice.
Bethesda ended that practice.
No one can argue that John is an exceptional programmer and human being, but millions of developers aren't Carmacks – they're shmucks trying to survive under increasing pressure of corporate boot squeezing ever more. They're the ones being threatened by AI, not wealthy John for whom it's all games now.
Wagons pulled by horses used to be driven by people as well.
And in this situation Carmack is essentially a wealthy, rich ranch owner who says to peasant that it's not a big deal at all. Again: what's your point?