Subj : [$] Debian debates AI models and the DFSG
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From : LWN.net
Date : Fri Apr 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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