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Torvalds tells AI critics in Linux to fork the kernel

Linus Torvalds said Linux will not be an anti-AI project and that critics can fork the kernel or walk away. He rejected an Assisted-by tag for disclosing AI use, but later acknowledged that AI-generated patches and bug reports are straining maintainers.

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Torvalds tells AI critics in Linux to fork the kernel

Torvalds replied to AI critics on the mailing list on July 14: fork it if you disagree
He declined to add an Assisted-by tag marking AI-assisted contributions
In October 2024 Torvalds said his approach to AI was to basically ignore it
About 75% of Maintainers Summit talks focused on reducing AI-related stress

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