NLnet Publishes More Stringent Generative AI Policy

NLnet has released version 2.0 of its generative AI policy, which bars the use of generative AI for writing proposals (except to support accessibility needs) and limits LLMs and diffusion models in project development to read-only use. The foundation said the policy is a pragmatic self-protection measure after an experiment with moderate, documented LLM use produced an avalanche of lower-quality proposals that were taxing for experts to review. The policy takes effect immediately for all open calls with deadlines after its publication, including Restack and CodeSupply (first deadline November 3, 2026), with a transitional arrangement for concluding programmes such as NGI Zero Commons Fund, NGI Taler and Fediversity.