Dear Debian Project and Community, I believe we are entering an era where AI systems may become the next generation of operating systems. However, the current landscape is dominated by proprietary solutions from big corporations, which risk turning AI into a tool for profit, control, and lock-in, rather than a technology that serves humanity.
If Debian’s mission is to keep software free and users in control, perhaps we need to think about an AI platform that is as open, transparent, and community-driven as Debian itself. Otherwise, the freedoms Debian has always defended may be at risk in the coming AI era. I would love to discuss whether the Debian community might consider starting a project like “Debian-AI” — a fully free and open AI system, capable of running locally or distributed, with openness, privacy, and community governance at its core. Even if such a project seems too ambitious now, I believe this is the time to start the conversation. Thank you for your time and for everything Debian stands for. Best regards,
