Linus Torvalds says he "really likes using AI"

Speaking with Dirk Hohndel at Open Source Summit Europe, Linus Torvalds said he has come to "really like using AI" and called it a wonderful tool when used correctly. He warned users to be "very careful" with LLMs for serious work, but said they make programming more enjoyable for personal projects.

• Torvalds: AI is a wonderful tool if you use it correctly
• He urges caution with LLMs for anything beyond prototypes
• He uses AI for languages and tasks he is weak at
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