{
  "id": 3988509,
  "title": "LibreOffice 26.8 is out – local first, and with no AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/libreoffice-26-8-is-out-local-first-and-with-no-ai",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-28T15:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register Science",
    "slug": "the-register-science",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/applications/2026/08/28/libreoffice-268-is-out-local-first-and-with-no-ai/5293301"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The latest LibreOffice 26.8 release, announced by the Document Foundation, emphasizes local functionality and avoids artificial intelligence. Linux users can rely on LibreOffice, a free and effective alternative to Microsoft Office, which is recommended as a replacement for outdated OpenOffice. The press kit highlights 120 language support, enhanced paragraph handling, ARIA accessibility features, and compatibility with both native and MS Office formats. Despite TDF's rivalry towards Collabora, LibreOffice remains a crucial tool for many, especially for those seeking local-first solutions.",
  "summary": "It looks a bit clunky, but it does the job – and on your own computer",
  "key_points": [
    "LibreOffice 26.8 released by Document Foundation",
    "Emphasizes local functionality, no AI integration",
    "Supports 120 languages, enhanced paragraph handling"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "The Register",
        "title": "LibreOffice 26.8 is out – local first, and with no AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/libreoffice-26-8-is-out-local-first-and-with-no-ai-3992542",
        "published": "2026-08-28T15:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}