Linus Torvalds: Linux kernel embraces AI tools, critics can fork or leave

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1. Ars Technica — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyle Orland · 2026-07-16 19:18

   Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away."

   Creator says he will "very loudly ignore" those arguing for a ban on AI tools.

2. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruno Ferreira · 2026-07-16 16:59

   Linus Torvalds rebukes anti-AI stances in the Linux kernel code review process, says 'Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects' — creator embraces AI as just a tool and 'clearly a useful one'

   Linus Torvalds, Linux's creator and kernel manager, has seemingly taken an accepting stance of AI-assisted tooling.

3. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-17 09:21

   🤖 Linus Torvalds says Linux is not an anti-AI project, and if you don't like that, then "fork it or just walk away" submitted by /u/Dapper_Order7182 [link] [com

   🤖 Linus Torvalds says Linux is not an anti-AI project, and if you don't like that, then "fork it or just walk away" submitted by /u/Dapper_Order7182 [link] [comments] 📰 Source: Artificial Intelligence (AI) 🔗 Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1uyuka8/linus_torvald…

4. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 (CA) · [email protected] · 2026-07-17 07:49

   Linux kernel creator Linus Torvalds open to using AI as a tool for code development. https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/linus-tor

   El creador del nucli de Linux, Linus Torvalds, obert a fer ús de la IA com a eina per desenvolupar codi. https://www. tomshardware.com/software/linu x/linus-torvalds-rebukes-anti-ai-stances-in-the-linux-kernel-code-review-process-says-linux-is-not-one-of-those-anti-ai-projects-cr…

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5. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-20 14:21

   In a heated Torvalds AI code review clash, the Linux creator tells opponents of the Sashiko bot to fork the kernel or leave the project. # Linux # Torvalds # AI

   In a heated Torvalds AI code review clash, the Linux creator tells opponents of the Sashiko bot to fork the kernel or leave the project. # Linux # Torvalds # AI # Sashiko # OpenSource # KernelDevelopment https:// securityexpress.info/torvalds- ai-code-review/?utm_source=mastodon&…

6. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-20 09:11

   Linus Torvalds on using AI for Linux: "I realize that some people really dislike AI, but this is an area where I'm willing to absolutely put my foot down as the

   Linus Torvalds on using AI for Linux: "I realize that some people really dislike AI, but this is an area where I'm willing to absolutely put my foot down as the top-level maintainer." https:// lore.kernel.org/linux-media/CA [email protected]…

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7. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · xceptn · 2026-07-18 13:28

   Linus Torvalds To Critics of AI Coding On Linux: 'Fork It. Or Just Walk Away.' - Slashdot https:// linux.slashdot.org/story/26/07 /17/1830258/linus-torvalds-to-

   Linus Torvalds To Critics of AI Coding On Linux: 'Fork It. Or Just Walk Away.' - Slashdot https:// linux.slashdot.org/story/26/07 /17/1830258/linus-torvalds-to-critics-of-ai-coding-on-linux-fork-it-or-just-walk-away?utm_source=feedly1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed # Linux # FOSS …

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8. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-18 12:25

   Linus Torvalds has a practical view on AI in Linux development: ✔ Judge AI by its results. ✔ Keep humans responsible for reviewing code. ✔ Use tools that genuin

   Linus Torvalds has a practical view on AI in Linux development: ✔ Judge AI by its results. ✔ Keep humans responsible for reviewing code. ✔ Use tools that genuinely help maintainers. ✔ Ignore hype—and ideology. Whether you're excited about AI or skeptical, this perspective is wort…

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9. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-17 20:10

   📰 Linus Torvalds To Critics of AI Coding On Linux: 'Fork It. Or Just Walk Away.' Linus Torvalds says the Linux kernel will not ban AI-assisted coding tools, and

   📰 Linus Torvalds To Critics of AI Coding On Linux: 'Fork It. Or Just Walk Away.' Linus Torvalds says the Linux kernel will not ban AI-assisted coding tools, and if anti-AI absolutists have a problem with that, they can "fork it" or "walk away." An anonymous reader quotes a repo..…

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10. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-17 07:29

    Linus Torvalds rebukes anti-AI stances in the Linux kernel code review process, says 'Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects' — creator embraces AI as just

    Linus Torvalds rebukes anti-AI stances in the Linux kernel code review process, says 'Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects' — creator embraces AI as just a tool and 'clearly a useful one' Linus Torvalds, Linux's creator and kernel manager, has seemingly taken an accepting s…

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11. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 22:28

    Linus Torvalds puts his foot down, tells anti-AI programmers to 'fork it' 'AI is a tool, just like other tools we use. And it's clearly a useful one.' https://w

    Linus Torvalds puts his foot down, tells anti-AI programmers to 'fork it' 'AI is a tool, just like other tools we use. And it's clearly a useful one.' https://www. zdnet.com/article/linus-torval ds-puts-his-foot-down-tells-anti-ai-programmers-to-fork-it/ # Tech # Technology # Tec…

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12. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 19:31

    do you agree with linus torvalds about # ai or not

    do you agree with linus torvalds about # ai or not

13. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 19:24

    📰 Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away." Creator says he will "very loudly ignore" those arguing for a ban on AI tools.

    📰 Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away." Creator says he will "very loudly ignore" those arguing for a ban on AI tools. 📰 Source: Ars Technica 🔗 Link: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/linus-torvalds-to-critics-of-ai-coding-in-linux-fork-i…

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14. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 18:16

    The one thing I agree with Torvalds about is this: "Linux isn't a "social warrior" project". I have been arguing this for years, and people have yelled at me be

    The one thing I agree with Torvalds about is this: "Linux isn't a "social warrior" project". I have been arguing this for years, and people have yelled at me because they think that Linus created the kernel for ideological reasons when that NEVER HAPPENED. That is other people wh…

15. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 17:30

    Linus Torvalds tells # AI critics to fork Linux or walk away Linux is not an anti-AI project, says its creator https://www. techspot.com/news/113138-linus -torv

    Linus Torvalds tells # AI critics to fork Linux or walk away Linux is not an anti-AI project, says its creator https://www. techspot.com/news/113138-linus -torvalds-tells-anti-ai-critics-fork-linux.html # Tech

16. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 16:42

    Linux’s creator Linus Torvalds rejects opposition to AI tools https://www. techspot.com/news/113138-linus -torvalds-tells-anti-ai-critics-fork-linux.html - - -

    Linux’s creator Linus Torvalds rejects opposition to AI tools https://www. techspot.com/news/113138-linus -torvalds-tells-anti-ai-critics-fork-linux.html - - - Le créateur de Linux Linus Torvalds rejette l’opposition aux outils d’IA https:// moncarnet.com/2026/07/16/linus -torval…

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17. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 16:26

    🎮 'It's not like natural intelligence is always all that great either': Linus Torvalds addresses anti-AI sentiment in Linux development 'We make decisions prima

    🎮 'It's not like natural intelligence is always all that great either': Linus Torvalds addresses anti-AI sentiment in Linux development 'We make decisions primarily based on technical merit. Not fear of new tools.' 📰 Source: Latest from PC Gamer 🔗 Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/so…

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18. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 13:07

    Linus Torvalds has made a pro-AI stance and I love to see how anti-AI crowd is gonna react to it. # Linux # AI

    Linus Torvalds has made a pro-AI stance and I love to see how anti-AI crowd is gonna react to it. # Linux # AI

19. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 12:18

    Linus Torvalds is siding with # AI , and anyone who doesn't like it should switch elsewhere. So, my question is: Are # BSD derivatives also # Linux and affected

    Linus Torvalds is siding with # AI , and anyone who doesn't like it should switch elsewhere. So, my question is: Are # BSD derivatives also # Linux and affected by this, or does their underlying architecture have nothing to do with that # kernel ? Are there any other alternatives…

20. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 11:26

    # linus # torvalds has spoken. all of the people losing their minds over # llm # ai and who use # linux you may want to consider adjusting your radicalism or sw

    # linus # torvalds has spoken. all of the people losing their minds over # llm # ai and who use # linux you may want to consider adjusting your radicalism or switching to another system that's not open to llm. options are rapidly vanishing.

21. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 07:00

    🧠 Linus Torvalds has stated that those opposed to AI integration in Linux development should create their own fork of the project if they disagree. He expressed

    🧠 Linus Torvalds has stated that those opposed to AI integration in Linux development should create their own fork of the project if they disagree. He expressed his view that AI tools are useful for kernel development and should be evaluated on their merits rather than rejected o…

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22. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-15 23:38

    Satire, obviously. Linus Torvalds' rant against people who oppose AI in the Linux kernel for "religious reasons" or because they are "social warriors." Linus' o

    Satire, obviously. Linus Torvalds' rant against people who oppose AI in the Linux kernel for "religious reasons" or because they are "social warriors." Linus' original email is here . h/t [email protected] for pointing out the original email from Linus. # linus # linux # kernel # ai #…

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23. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-15 17:38

    Linus Torvalds says Linux is not anti-AI & not a social warrior project Quoting his response from mailing list thread in article below: "Linux is not one of tho

    Linus Torvalds says Linux is not anti-AI & not a social warrior project Quoting his response from mailing list thread in article below: "Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects, and if somebody has issues with that, they can do the open-source thing and fork it." https://www. …

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24. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-15 17:29

    Linus on AI: A statement in favor of using AI tools for working on the Linux kernel https://www. phoronix.com/news/Linux-Is-Not -Anti-AI # programming # culture

    Linus on AI: A statement in favor of using AI tools for working on the Linux kernel https://www. phoronix.com/news/Linux-Is-Not -Anti-AI # programming # culture # linus # linux # ai #+

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25. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-15 15:15

    Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts foot down on anti-AI comments https://www. gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/linu x-creator-linus-torvalds-puts-foot-down-on-anti-ai-c

    Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts foot down on anti-AI comments https://www. gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/linu x-creator-linus-torvalds-puts-foot-down-on-anti-ai-comments/ > In reply to a developer on one of the Linux kernel mailing lists, Linux creator Linus Torvalds firmly put a f…

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26. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-15 13:01

    In reply to a developer on one of the Linux kernel mailing lists, Linux creator Linus Torvalds firmly put a foot down to push back against anti-AI comments. htt

    In reply to a developer on one of the Linux kernel mailing lists, Linux creator Linus Torvalds firmly put a foot down to push back against anti-AI comments. https://www. gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/linu x-creator-linus-torvalds-puts-foot-down-on-anti-ai-comments/ # OpenSource # Ker…

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27. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-15 13:00

    🐧 Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts foot down on anti-AI comments In reply to a developer on one of the Linux kernel mailing lists, Linux creator Linus Torvalds

    🐧 Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts foot down on anti-AI comments In reply to a developer on one of the Linux kernel mailing lists, Linux creator Linus Torvalds firmly put a foot down to push back against anti-AI comments.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux. 📰 Source: GamingOn…

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28. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-15 12:56

    Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts foot down on anti-AI comments https://www. gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/linu x-creator-linus-torvalds-puts-foot-down-on-anti-ai-c

    Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts foot down on anti-AI comments https://www. gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/linu x-creator-linus-torvalds-puts-foot-down-on-anti-ai-comments/ # Linux # AI # OpenSource

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29. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-15 12:56

    Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts foot down on anti-AI comments #Linux #AI #OpenSource Linux creator Linus Torvalds p...

    Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts foot down on anti-AI comments #Linux #AI #OpenSource Linux creator Linus Torvalds p...

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30. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · aisyndicate · 2026-07-17 18:10

    Linus Torvalds explicitly supports agentic AI code review tools like Sashiko. Linux is not an anti-AI project; criticism leads to forks. This signals pragmatism

    Linus Torvalds unterstützt agentische KI-Code-Review-Tools wie Sashiko explizit. Linux ist kein Anti-KI-Projekt; Kritik führt zu Forks. Das signalisiert pragmatische Akzeptanz für AI-Infra im Core-Entwicklungstack. https:// the-decoder.de/linux-schoepfer -torvalds-an-ki-kritiker-…

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31. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Polski(PL) · aisight · 2026-07-17 15:56

    Linus Torvalds cuts speculation about banning language models in Linux kernel development. The system creator focuses on the tool's technological efficiency

    Linus Torvalds ucina spekulacje na temat zakazu używania modeli językowych w rozwoju jądra Linuxa. Twórca systemu stawia na technologiczną efektywność narzędzia Sashiko, ignorując ideologiczny opór części społeczności. # si # ai # sztucznainteligencja # wiadomości # informacje # …

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32. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-17 04:18

    # LinusTorvalds told # Linux # kernel developers this week that Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects and that # AI is now a clearly useful # tool . He say

    # LinusTorvalds told # Linux # kernel developers this week that Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects and that # AI is now a clearly useful # tool . He says AI's usefulness was still arguable a year ago but no longer is, and that the doubters simply haven't used the tools. N…

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33. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-17 00:14

    Linus Torvalds' stance on AI in the Linux kernel has dramatically evolved. Once skeptical, he now champions LLM tools, stating "the question of AI's usefulness

    Linus Torvalds' stance on AI in the Linux kernel has dramatically evolved. Once skeptical, he now champions LLM tools, stating "the question of AI's usefulness is no longer in question today." Learn how the kernel is tackling "AI slop" and copyright concerns with a new 'Assisted-…

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34. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Italiano(IT) · meteoraweb · 2026-07-16 22:01

    🚨 NEWS: Linus Torvalds defends AI in the Linux kernel: critics are free to fork or leave Here are the key points in brief: 💡 The integration of coding tools

    🚨 NEWS: Linus Torvalds difende l'AI nel kernel Linux: critici liberi di forkare o abbandonare Ecco i punti chiave in breve: 💡 L'integrazione di strumenti di codifica basati sull'intelligenza artificiale sta spaccando la comunità open source. Mentre alcuni sviluppatori abbracciano…

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35. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 19:18

    Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away." https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/linus-torvalds-to-critics-of-ai-coding-in-linu

    Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away." https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/linus-torvalds-to-critics-of-ai-coding-in-linux-fork-it-or-just-walk-away/ # AI # OpenSource # Tech

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36. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · danimrich · 2026-07-16 15:14

    "Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to fork off" https://www. theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026 /07/15/linus-torvalds-tells-ai-haters-to-fork-off/5271894 # ai # ki # l

    "Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to fork off" https://www. theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026 /07/15/linus-torvalds-tells-ai-haters-to-fork-off/5271894 # ai # ki # linux

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37. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · drwetter · 2026-07-16 14:10

    # Linus on # AI usage for the Linux kernel https:// lore.kernel.org/linux-media/CA [email protected]/ He's not ve

    # Linus on # AI usage for the Linux kernel https:// lore.kernel.org/linux-media/CA [email protected]/ He's not very hash but his take is the right one

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38. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · cwillmes · 2026-07-16 13:30

    Linus Torvalds on use of # AI in # Linux and # OpenSource in general. Not so sure if I am with him on this: "Sure, the social angle of working on open source is

    Linus Torvalds on use of # AI in # Linux and # OpenSource in general. Not so sure if I am with him on this: "Sure, the social angle of working on open source is important and often a very motivating part of the project, but in the end that's a side benefit, not the _point_ of the…

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39. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-16 10:43

    # AI is a useful tool. Linux is not an anti-AI technology. https://www. theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026 /07/15/linus-torvalds-tells-ai-haters-to-fork-off/5271894

    # AI is a useful tool. Linux is not an anti-AI technology. https://www. theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026 /07/15/linus-torvalds-tells-ai-haters-to-fork-off/5271894

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40. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-07-15 12:56

    Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts foot down on anti-AI comments #Linux #AI #OpenSource Linux creator Linus Torvalds p...

    Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts foot down on anti-AI comments #Linux #AI #OpenSource Linux creator Linus Torvalds p...

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41. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/PointmanW · 2026-07-15 20:37

    Linus Torvalds Reaffirms That Linux Is Not "Anti-AI" And Not A "Social Warrior" Project

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1uxhnh1/linus_torvalds_reaffirms_that_linux_is_not_antiai/"> <img alt="Linus Torvalds Reaffirms That Linux Is Not &quot;Anti-AI&quot; And Not A &quot;Social Warrior&quot; Project" src="https://external-previe…