LibreOffice 26.8 sets download record as TDF says "No AI" is a feature

LibreOffice 26.8 was downloaded 1,031,162 times in its first week, a project record. The Document Foundation said it will not embed AI by default: it must be optional, without telemetry, with open interfaces and ODF support.

• 1,031,162 downloads in the first week, a project record
• TDF: AI will not be in the default build until requirements are met
• Requirements: optionality, no telemetry, open APIs, ODF format
• Third-party AI extensions (Ollama, LM Studio) are available