Debian votes to let contributors code with AI
30-08-2026 23:01 via theregister.com

Debian votes to let contributors code with AI

The Debian community has voted to allow members to use generative AI when creating their contributions, with the caveat that developers remain responsible for code quality. The Linux distro’s community recently decided to develop a policy on use of AI-assisted coding tools, and asked participants to vote on one of eight proposals that included an outright ban, cautious use, or just avoiding LLMs because of their impact on Earth’s environment. The rules of the vote saw community membe
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