Linus: AI Will Be Used in Kernel Development
Dan_Jeffries1 · x · 2026-07-16
Linus was quoted saying that AI will be used in Linux kernel development. If anyone disagrees, they are free to fork the code and leave.
This share highlights the shifting attitude within the open-source community regarding AI's involvement in core engineering workflows: while controversy may exist, practical adoption will continue to move forward.
Related event: Linus Says Linux Kernel Is Not an Anti-AI Project(18 posts)→
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