But in this case, the yt-dlp maintainers didn't actually evaluate the rewrite yet, they just declared they wouldn't support it, sight unseen.

Not really an argument on its merits.

It's a bit of a contradiction. We understand that AI can be used usefully, and to great effect. But if someone else uses it, it's a potential liability.

I think the issue is, we understand our own usage of it, and respect the boundaries of what's possible and what needs to be done to use these tools properly.

But we don't know how the other guy is using it.

We don't know if they're being responsible, and using it in a safe manner.

If they are: great. But if they aren't, we're opening ourselves up to all kinds of security shenanigans.

It's one of those things where we're only going to be okay with it, if we're the ones using it. But that also means other people will be suspect of our code.

It's really a no win scenario, except for inside each of own little bubbles.