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Linus Torvalds removes AI-assisted code disclosure rule from Linux

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Linus Torvalds has approved the removal of a rule within the Linux kernel that mandated developers disclose if AI assisted in writing code. This change, merged on October 20, 2026, eliminates the requirement to use an "Assisted-by" tag. Despite the rule's deletion, the practice of tagging code for AI assistance appears to be increasing, with approximately 10% of Linux 7.3 changes and 15% of Linux 7.4 changes carrying the tag, indicating a growing trend in AI-assisted development. AI

IMPACT This policy change may influence how AI-assisted code is integrated and tracked in open-source projects.

RANK_REASON Policy change regarding AI code disclosure in a major software project.

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Linus Torvalds removes AI-assisted code disclosure rule from Linux

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · canartuc ·

    I review every piece of code as if an AI helped write it, even where AI code is banned. Linus Torvalds merged the deletion of Linux's rule requiring Assisted-by

    I review every piece of code as if an AI helped write it, even where AI code is banned. Linus Torvalds merged the deletion of Linux's rule requiring Assisted-by, a line naming AI help, on October 20, 2026. Sasha Levin wrote in the deletion patch that roughly 10% of Linux 7.3 chan…

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