Canonical announces AI features coming to Ubuntu Linux over the next year
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Summary
Canonical, the developer behind Ubuntu Linux, has announced plans to integrate AI features into the popular Linux distribution over the next year. According to VP of Engineering Jon Seager, the AI capabilities will come in two forms: enhancing existing OS functionality with background AI models, and introducing "AI native" features and workflows for users who want them. The announcement was detailed in a blog post and reported by Phoronix.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledThe AI features 'will come in two forms: first as a means of enhancing existing OS functionality with AI models in the background, and latterly in the form of 'AI native' features and workflows for those who want them.'
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