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Zed new terms required to be 18 years old
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Zed Industries, Inc. provides a downloadable software and subscription service, governed by legally binding Terms of Service. Users must agree to these terms to access or use the service.
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- Praise: Zed's open-source nature allows for community-driven improvements, potentially leading to forks that could address user concerns.
- Concern: The slow response time and high memory usage of Zed's AI-enabled software create a frustrating user experience, hindering productivity.
- Concern: Buggy performance and poor font rendering have led to multiple users uninstalling Zed, indicating significant usability issues.
- Concern: The requirement for users to be at least 18 years old may limit accessibility for younger developers interested in AI tools.