Hello, my question is: How should Debian treats not human generated files.
Starting point: An .orig.tar.[g|x]z contains files, which are not human generated.(I know that there is an discussion on debian-vote about a General Resolution "Allow AI-Assisted Contributions". But the content of files might also generated by (non AI) application (example: tools for autoconfiguration).)
My assumption is that content generated by machine is not human artwork and not copyrightable.
Debian Policy 12.5 first sentence:"Every package must be accompanied by a verbatim copy of its distribution license(s) ... ."
This means for me that normally every file in the .orig.tar.[g|x]z has to be listed in the copyright file with license(s) and copright holder(s).
This is an necessary information for the users (even most of them don't read it).
Should Debian allow a pseudo copyright remark like "not copyrightable" to clarify the legal situation of the files mentioned above?
Should there an human being noticed as "generator" to clearify the human liability?
Should the software be identified that created the content of the files mentioned above?
And must this software (used by upstream) abide 2.2.1. third sentence of the Debian Policy?
Kind regards Michael
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