LibreOffice

LibreOffice breaks download records after declaring it has no AI features

LibreOffice 26.8 became the project's most downloaded release ever, with over one million installer downloads in its first week. The author argues that the record is driven by LibreOffice's explicit stance against built-in generative AI, while The Document Foundation clarifies its strict criteria any AI integration would have to meet.

Article · Open Source · LibreOffice · AI · Privacy

Yes, no AI is now a feature

The Document Foundation on LibreOffice’s “no AI” stance as a deliberate product feature — privacy, local control, and community reaction after 26.8.

Announcement · Open Source · AI · LibreOffice · Software