The FOSDEM 2026 conference in Brussels will host a critical discussion titled *FOSS in times of war, scarcity and (adversarial) AI*. The talk confronts rising threats to the free and open-source software (FOSS) community from two directions: geopolitical instability and the unchecked rise of AI-generated code. In an era marked by increasing conflict and authoritarian tech use, FOSS—once a symbol of global cooperation—is now at risk of exploitation.

Speakers will examine how libre licenses may be inadequate as tools like Large Language Models rewrite code without transparency. These models offer convenience but also pose risks: poisoned datasets, adversarial manipulation, and the erosion of human oversight. The session questions whether FOSS can remain trustworthy amid AI-driven supply chain threats.

It's a timely reckoning as the movement faces its most complex challenges yet—balancing innovation with integrity while safeguarding digital sovereignty.