The Debian project is engaging in a debate and vote on whether large language model (LLM) tools may be used in the development of Debian, its distribution-specific code, and the project’s website. The general resolution is currently being discussed leading into a vote on the subject.


Non-generative AI is just complicated stats… There’s no reason not to use ML or whatever if you can find a use for it (e.g. bug hunting, optimisation).
Generative AI is that plus random noise, copyright theft, environmental destruction, and fascism… It should be off the cards for Debian