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Linus Torvalds Spent Years Dismissing AI, Only to Vouch for It
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Itsfoss
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July 17, 2026, 11:48 a.m.
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The blog post discusses the evolution of Linus Torvalds' stance on AI, highlighting his transition from skepticism to support, particularly addressing criticism towards AI development in the context of kernel development.
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