Re: DRAFT OPTION: A cautious approach to generative AI

Holger Levsen <[email protected]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:44:15 +0000
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On Wed, Jul 29, 2026 at 10:02:49AM +0200, Tobias Frost wrote:
> I think there is still a gap among the current ballot options, so I'd
> like to propose another one for discussion.
>=20
> The intention is to acknowledge the concerns around generative AI and
> encourage caution in its use, while avoiding new behavioural or Code of
> Conduct rules. Instead, it reaffirms Debian's long-standing principles
> of contributor autonomy, personal responsibility, and collaborative
> maintenance.
>=20
> Comments welcome. If people think this option might be useful to have on
> the ballot, I'll formally propose it.

thanks Tobi, I'd second such a proposal, even despite I don't like the
usage of the term "AI". There is no intelligence in these tools.


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cheers,
	Holger

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Friendly reminder, that we are all closer to being climate refugees than
billionaires.

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