LibreOffice Will Not Add Artificial Intelligence to Protect Data Privacy

The Document Foundation has announced that it will not add artificial intelligence features to the open-source document editor LibreOffice in the foreseeable future. The decision not to host artificial intelligence was explained as a conscious design choice aimed at protecting user privacy and preventing data from being uploaded to servers.

Background of the AI Decision

The Document Foundation announced in an official blog post that it will not include artificial intelligence features in the open-source LibreOffice software. The institution stated that this decision is a deliberate design position to prevent users' documents from being uploaded to servers for processing.

Data Privacy and Security Priority

Attention was drawn to the importance of data not leaving the machine for institutions working with sensitive, legally privileged, or personal data that require privacy. It was also emphasized that the software does not require any network connection to operate.

Flexibility Through Add-ons

While LibreOffice does not include artificial intelligence in its default installation, users who wish to do so will be able to choose these tools themselves by installing software extensions that can connect to local artificial intelligence models.

Monitoring Future Developments

The institution stated that it made this decision by evaluating the current state of technology and is not making a judgment against the value of the artificial intelligence sector. Developments will be closely monitored, and artificial intelligence will not be included in the default version until an integration meeting the criteria is found.