Canonical clarify their AI for plans for Ubuntu Linux - opt-in and easy to remove

Canonical has clarified its plans for integrating Artificial Intelligence features into Ubuntu Linux, emphasizing an opt-in approach and easy removal. Jon Seager, VP Engineering, stated that AI capabilities will be delivered as Snaps, allowing users to uninstall them. Future releases will feature AI-native options in the initial setup wizard, with default configurations prioritizing local inference over cloud-based processing.

• PLATFORM Ubuntu Linux
• COMPANY Canonical