Linus: AI Will Be Used in Linux Kernel
rickasaurus · x · 2026-07-16
Linus's stance is straightforward: AI will be used in Linux kernel development, and those who disagree can fork the project and leave.
This repost emphasizes the pragmatic acceptance of AI tools in the open-source kernel community—the debate is no longer about 'whether to use AI', but about its real integration into the development workflow.
Related event: Linus Says Linux Kernel Is Not an Anti-AI Project(18 posts)→
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