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- I don’t understand this stance. On the technical side, we currently have all the standard protocols and maturity to build an integration that meets the listed requirements.by kavaruka
- Great, then do it with extensions. LibreOffice is not blocking anyone from using AI in the software. But it's not being included in the core download package.by mksaunders2
- I was in a Meet call today. There were no fewer than FIVE Gemini buttons on screen. No fucking thank you, i'd like my software to not do that. If you want it, add a plugin yourself instead of forcing it on everyone.by unrented7977
- Document writing is for humans in their own words.by xacky
- Reminds me of Obsidian's stance on AI - leave it to the plugins. I think other apps can learn from what they are doing with plugin safety transparency in their new Community site - no silver bullets but Obsidian is certainly making it easier for people to make informed decisions on user-built software. Hard to argue with the "no-AI by default, opt-in consciously and frictionlessly, pay your own bill, and we aren't responsible for your data privacy" model, especially for apps managed by small teamsby marjipan200
- Instead of having AI inside LibreOffice, AI has LibreOffice inside
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