LibreOffice breaks download records after declaring it has no AI features

LibreOffice 26.8 achieved record downloads (over 1 million in one week) partly due to its explicit commitment to excluding generative AI features, citing privacy concerns. The Document Foundation clarified that it doesn't reject AI outright but requires strict conditions—including user control, no telemetry, and optional implementation—before integrating it by default. The success demonstrates there is market demand for AI-free software alternatives in a landscape where most competitors have embedded AI functionality.