LibreOffice Will Skip AI in Default Build, Foundation Says
The Document Foundation says no AI of any kind will ship in the default installation, and extensions remain the only route for users who want it.
The Document Foundation said in a blog post that LibreOffice will not add AI features to its default installation for the foreseeable future. The announcement was reported by TechCrunch.
The post states there will be no AI of any kind in the default installation of LibreOffice. Users who want AI assistance can still get it by installing extensions that connect the office suite to local AI models.
The Foundation said no current integration meets all of its requirements. Those requirements include keeping user data on the device and avoiding reliance on a single AI provider.
In late August, LibreOffice released its latest version, which the nonprofit said contains no generative AI features. LibreOffice says its software is used by tens of millions of people and organizations.
Quick answers
Will LibreOffice get AI features?
Not in the default installation for the foreseeable future, according to The Document Foundation. AI is available only through extensions that connect LibreOffice to local AI models.
How can LibreOffice users get AI tools?
By installing extensions that link the software to local AI models. The Foundation says no existing integration yet meets all of its requirements, including keeping data on the device and not depending on one AI provider.