LibreOffice, the open-source document editor developed by The Document Foundation, has taken a clear stance against integrating AI features into its core software. In a blog post from early October 2026, the nonprofit reiterated that its latest release, published in late August, deliberately excludes any generative AI capabilities. This decision reflects their commitment to privacy and security by ensuring that no user documents are uploaded to external servers or require network connections for basic functions.

The foundation emphasizes that users’ data should remain under their control, especially for organizations dealing with confidential or legally sensitive information. LibreOffice asserts that guaranteeing data stays on the user's machine is the only way to survive rigorous data audits, a position that sets it apart from many mainstream software providers that embed AI functionality by default. Although no AI is included in the default install, users desiring AI features can still add them through optional extensions that link to local AI models without compromising data privacy.

This approach directly challenges the prevailing trend among software creators to integrate AI tools heavily, sometimes at the expense of user experience and privacy. LibreOffice’s commitment responds to growing criticism of software bloat where unnecessary AI-infused features often demand cloud connectivity and extensive data sharing. The foundation’s current review finds no AI integration meeting their strict criteria related to data locality and avoiding dependence on a single AI provider.

While The Document Foundation does not reject AI technology outright, it views the present state of AI integration as premature for inclusion in its default product. The nonprofit promises to monitor technological developments carefully but maintains that “no AI” will remain a feature within LibreOffice’s standard configuration for the foreseeable future. This position underscores LibreOffice’s role as an open-source alternative focused on privacy and user autonomy amid widespread AI adoption.