• [$] Debian debates AI models and the DFSG

    From LWN.net@1337:1/100 to All on Friday, April 25, 2025 21:15:09
    [$] Debian debates AI models and the DFSG

    Date:
    Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:13:22 +0000

    Description:
    The Debian project is discussing a General Resolution (GR) that
    would, if approved, clarify that AI models must include training data
    to be compliant with the Debian
    Free Software Guidelines (DFSG) and be distributed by Debian as
    free software. While GR discussions are sometimes contentious, the
    discussion around the proposal from Debian developer MoZhou has
    been anything butthere seems to be
    consensus that AI models are not DFSG-compliant if they lack training
    data. There are, however, some questions about the exact language and
    questions about the impact the GR will have on existing packages in
    the Debian archive.

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    Link to news story:
    https://lwn.net/Articles/1018497/


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