[Qgis-psc] Call for transparency - Generative AI plugins

[Aguilar Bolivar, Rosa (UT-ITC)]

Dear PSC,

First, I would like to express my appreciation for the continuous efforts invested in maintaining QGIS as a reliable and high-quality platform.

I would like to draw your attention to the growing presence of AI-related plugins within the QGIS ecosystem.
In my view, it is essential to ensure transparency for end users regarding which large language models (LLMs) are being utilized, as well as how user data may be processed, transmitted, or stored.
As a specific example, I recently reviewed the Geo Knowledge AI plugin (https://github.com/robert6757/qgis-geo-knowledge-ai) and observed that no API key is required for its operation. Upon further inspection of the code, it appears that requests are routed to a remote server (as indicated in: https://github.com/robert6757/qgis-geo-knowledge-ai/blob/main/global_defs.py).
While I am not certain of the best mechanism to address this, one potential approach could be the introduction of a developer declaration or compliance option (e.g., a checkbox or metadata field). This could require plugin developers to explicitly disclose key aspects such as the underlying AI model in use and the nature of any data collection, transmission, or processing. Such measures would enhance transparency and support users in making informed decisions.

Best regards,

Rosa




Dr. Rosa Aguilar | Assistant Professor | University of Twente | Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation|
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