Canonical Adds AI Features to Ubuntu, Users Seek Option to Disable Them
Canonical is introducing AI features to Ubuntu, but users are requesting a way to disable them, leading to discussions about an 'AI kill switch.' The company's VP of engineering, Jon Seager, stated that users will be able to remove unwanted AI features, though a global kill switch is not planned. The features are expected to be introduced gradually starting with Ubuntu 26.10.
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