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Linus Torvalds backs AI in Linux kernel development, tells critics to fork off

Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, has firmly stated his support for the use of AI tools in the Linux kernel development process. He addressed critics within the community, asserting that Linux is not an "anti-AI project" and that those who oppose its use should consider forking the project or leaving. Torvalds emphasized that AI is a valuable tool, comparable to other technologies used in development, and that its utility is no longer in question. AI

IMPACT Reinforces the view of AI as a valuable tool for developers, potentially encouraging broader adoption in open-source projects.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a prominent figure on the use of AI in a major open-source project.

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Linus Torvalds backs AI in Linux kernel development, tells critics to fork off

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    Linus Torvalds tells AI critics in the Linux kernel community to fork off

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="1152" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/linux.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="2048" /></p> <p> Linux creator Linus Torvalds has come out strongly in favor of AI too…

  2. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to fork off

    Linux supremo says contributors opposed to AI use can 'just walk away'

  3. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Illustrious_Car344 ·

    Linus Torvalds tells people to stop attacking others for using AI

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  4. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/chessboardtable ·

    Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to fork off

    &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/chessboardtable"> /u/chessboardtable </a> <br /> <span><a href="https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/07/15/linus-torvalds-tells-ai-haters-to-fork-off/5271894">[link]</a></span> &#32; <span><a href="https://www.re…