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Jon Seager

Coverage of Jon Seager in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 27 · 20:47 UTCMost recent: Apr 29 · 17:32 UTC
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  • TECHNOLOGYApr 29 · 17:32 UTCTHE VERGE
    Ubuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’

    Canonical's plan to add AI features to Ubuntu has sparked user concerns, with some requesting a version without AI or a 'kill switch' to disable it. Others have indicated they may stick to older Ubuntu versions or switch to alternative Linux distributions. Canonical's VP of engineering, Jon Seager, clarified that no global AI kill switch is planned, but users can disable specific features.

  • TECHNOLOGYApr 27 · 20:47 UTCTHE VERGE
    Canonical lays out a plan for AI in Ubuntu Linux

    Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, has announced plans to integrate AI features into the operating system over the next year. The AI enhancements will include background AI models to improve existing OS functions and new 'AI native' workflows, such as accessibility tools like speech-to-text and agentic AI for task automation.

Jon Seager · Dossier · The Nexus