Debian developers have been [1]considering a general resolution over LLM usage within the project. After collecting [2]a variety of proposals , voting has now commenced for Debian developers to decide how comfortable they are with AI / Large Language Model contributions in the project or not.

The choices being considered for this Debian general resolution (GR) include:

] Choice 1: Ban LLM contributions from Debian via Social Contract

] Choice 2: Allow AI-Assisted Contributions with conditions

] Choice 3: Reject LLMs as far as practical, update Code of Conduct

] Choice 4: Accept AI contributions for Debian specific work

] Choice 5: Responsible Use of Generative AI

] Choice 6: A cautious approach to generative AI

] Choice 7: Debian is created by humans

] Choice 8: Avoid the use of LLM: climate destruction is a deal breaker

] Choice 9: None of the above

All the details on each of those choices can be found via the [3]Debian.org vote page .

Additional details in [4]this mailing list post with the voting details on the general resolution. The voting period began at midnight and is set to run through end of day 28 August.



[1] https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-GR-LLM-Usage

[2] https://www.phoronix.com/news/Debian-GR-AI-Usage-5-Proposals

[3] https://www.debian.org/vote/2026/vote_002

[4] https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel-announce/2026/08/msg00002.html