Oracle to OpenJDK: No AI Code Here — We're Using It Everywhere Else

Oracle has prohibited AI-generated code from being submitted to OpenJDK, the open-source Java project it stewards, citing safety, security, and intellectual property concerns. Developers may use LLMs privately for debugging and review but cannot contribute AI-generated material to repositories or pull requests. The policy clashes with Oracle's internal practices, where Larry Ellison claims AI models now write Oracle's code and co-CEO Mike Sicilia credits AI for faster delivery with smaller teams. Meanwhile, Oracle's $70 billion datacentre spending spree prompted S&P to downgrade its credit rating to BBB-, one notch above junk status.