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“Useful” is not sufficient
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Smashing Frames
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July 15, 2026, 4:19 p.m.
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English
Linux kernel development
artificial-intelligence
Open Source
Linus Torvalds
Summary
Linus Torvalds defends the inclusion of AI within Linux kernel development, insisting that critics who oppose this direction can either fork the project or step away, highlighting the open-source nature of the software.
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