alt Hacker NewsNot OP, but I don't consider these the same thing.
The client in your example isn't a (presumably) professional developer, submitting code to a public repository, inviting the scrutiny of fellow professionals and potential future clients or employers.
I consider them to be the same attitude. Machine made it / Machine said it. It must be right, you must be wrong.
They are sure they know better because they get a yes man doing their job for them.