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Debian votes to allow 'responsible use of generative AI' (lwn.net)
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The choices were:

  • Choice 1: No LLM contributions to Debian via Social Contract

  • Choice 2: Allow AI-Assisted Contributions with conditions

  • Choice 3: Reject LLMs as far as practical, update Code of Conduct

  • Choice 4: Accept AI contributions for Debian specific work

  • Choice 5: Responsible Use of Generative AI

  • Choice 6: A cautious approach to generative AI

  • Choice 7: Debian is created by humans

  • Choice 8: Avoid the use of LLM: climate destruction is a deal breaker

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[–] 20 points 1 day ago (1 child)

Seems to boil down to "it's still your shit, so you're responsible for it"

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  • [–] 2 points 14 hours ago

    As a maintainer it's pretty difficult to reject a contribution on the basis that the contributor appears to be using LLMs irresponsibly without coming across as hostile when the project explicitly allows LLM contributions.

    Even just asking whether a contribution was authored by LLMs is perceived as taking part in a witch hunt by some. And debian now doesn't even require disclosure of AI use.

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