Linus Torvalds lays into anti-AI developers

· Birchtree · Aug. 5, 2026, 1:11 p.m.
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Summary
Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, criticized anti-AI developers in a recent post on the Linux kernel mailing list, stating that those opposed to AI should consider forking the project instead. This comment highlights the ongoing tension within the developer community regarding AI's role in open-source projects.
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