Debian just proposed banning AI code. Here’s why it matters for open source developers & maintainers.

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The board behind open source operating system Debian has tabled proposals for and against the use of LLM-assisted contributions in Debian, in a general resolution statement.

Basing its stance on Debian’s “reputation for stability”, a proposal attributed to Matthias Geiger stated that, as a community, the group feels that widespread LLM usage comes from the “move fast and break things” attitude.

It’s just not what makes Debian, Debian

“While [that approach] is common in many parts of this industry, it is contrary to what makes Debian Debian, and is inappropriate for Debian contributors. We will not allow direct contributions to Debian written with the use or assistance of large language models (LLMs) or other generative AI tools.”

Seven counterarguments are also used to table proposals that include: allowing AI-assisted contributions with conditions; rejecting LLMs as far as practical, while also updating the code of conduct; accepting AI contributions for Debian-specific work; guidelines on responsible use of generative AI; a statement written under the pledge “Debian is created by humans”; and the unceremoniously stark final proposal entitled “avoid the use of LLM: climate destruction is a deal breaker”, which states that planet earth is burning.

Named after its originator Ian Murdock as a portmanteau of his own name and that of his then-wife Deborah, Debian retains a strong fanbase among developers and is said to have replaced Windows when it was deployed on the International Space Station back in 2013.

Still only a set of proposed limitations, if approved by the …

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