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RPCS3 Devs Ban AI-Generated Code Pull Requests

digital · 2026-05-11

On May 9, 2026, the RPCS3 development team, responsible for the PlayStation 3 emulator, posted a message on X, urging users to refrain from submitting AI-generated code to their GitHub repository. They warned that failure to disclose the use of AI in contributions could lead to bans. Instead of relying on non-functional AI-generated code, the team encouraged aspiring coders to utilize existing online resources for learning. The RPCS3 emulator, launched in 2011, boasts a 70% playability rate for the PS3 library, with similar concerns about AI-generated contributions recently expressed by Rémi Verschelde from the Godot Engine.

Key facts

  • RPCS3 asked users to stop submitting AI-generated code pull requests on May 9, 2026.
  • The team will ban users who submit AI-generated PRs without disclosing.
  • RPCS3 has been active since 2011 and achieved 70% playability of the PS3 library.
  • In replies, RPCS3 stated AI-generated code is easily identifiable.
  • Godot Engine project manager Rémi Verschelde reported similar issues in February 2026.
  • The incident highlights the growing problem of AI-generated code submissions on GitHub.

Entities

Institutions

  • RPCS3
  • GitHub
  • Godot Engine
  • X

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