Linux Creator Linus Torvalds Tells AI Haters to Walk Away From Linux, or Go Fork It

Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away."

The widespread introduction of AI-powered coding tools has led to some dramatic splits between those integrating those tools into their workflows and anti-AI absolutists who don't want large language model-generated code anywhere near their projects. When it comes to the Linux kernel, though, creator and top-level maintainer Linus Torvalds said he is "willing to absolutely put my foot down" in support of using AI tools to improve the long-standi…

Linux creator Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to walk away from Linux, or go fork it

Creator of the Linux kernel, Linus Torvalds, has refreshed his stance on the use of AI in software development with a strongly worded statement posted on the lore.kernel.org mailing list archive service. Traditionally a staunch guardian of human-centric code quality and previously somewhat dismissive of AI, Torvalds has now pivoted to come out flags-waving, ready to support its use across the Linux codebase. Linux is not one of those anti-AI pro…

Linus Torvalds puts his foot down, tells anti-AI programmers to 'fork it'

'AI is a tool, just like other tools we use. And it's clearly a useful one.'

Linus Torvalds says Linux is not "anti-AI", tells haters to 'fork it' and 'just walk away'

Linus Torvalds asserts Linux developers can make their own mind up about using AIAnti-AI developers can "fork it" and go elsewhere, he saysAI should be used to help developers, Torvalds emphasisesLinux creator Linus Torvalds has ultimately concluded that, while developers won't be discouraged from using AI tools to help with their coding needs, artificial intelligence shall not be mandatory and nobody is being forced to use it."Linux is not one …

Linux is not anti-AI, accept it or fork off, Linus Torvalds says

Linux creator Linus Torvalds has hit out at AI haters. He says that Linux is not an “anti-AI project” and those who can’t accept that can simply walk away.

Linus Torvalds tells anti-AI critics to fork Linux or walk away

Torvalds' comments came in response to a discussion about anti-LLM feelings on lore.kernel.org, the official public archive for Linux kernel development mailing lists. He said that while he realizes some people really dislike AI, it's an area where he's willing to "absolutely put my foot down as the top-level maintainer."...Read Entire Article