Software without generative AI: more control over company data
In brief
According to The Document Foundation, LibreOffice 26.8 ships without generative AI, mainly to protect confidentiality, and no part of the suite requires a network connection. OnlyOffice has stopped bundling AI in its open-source editions after user feedback. Vivaldi, iA Writer, Procreate and 37signals also refuse or limit generative AI in their products, according to Silicon.fr.
Source : Silicon.fr - « Ces éditeurs qui jouent la carte du « sans IA » »
What it changes for an SME
For an SME of 10 to 250 people, you can choose tools that do not send your files to an AI service unless you install it. The Document Foundation justifies LibreOffice 26.8 on confidentiality grounds and because no network connection is required. OnlyOffice still offers AI on its cloud and server products, but no longer in its open-source editions, according to Silicon.fr. That lowers the risk of documents leaving the company; it does not shorten drafting time.
What you can do
- Check whether your office suites, browsers and project tools send content to an AI service.
- If internal documents must stay on the device, evaluate a suite without generative AI and without a required network connection.
- Decide who is allowed to install AI extensions, including local models.
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