Linus Torvalds Says Linux Is Not Anti-AI, Critics Can Fork It
Torvalds' statement establishes the kernel project's official stance on AI as a tool judged by technical merit, not ideology, closing the door on anti-AI objections within the community.
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Linus Torvalds responded to a mailing list debate about the AI bug detection system Sashiko, stating that the Linux kernel project is not anti-AI. He called AI a clearly useful tool and said those who object to others using it can fork the project or leave. Torvalds emphasized that kernel decisions are based on technical merit, not fear of new tools.
The discussion began on the Linux kernel mailing list over Sashiko, an AI bug detection system built by Google engineer Roman Gushchin. Gushchin himself noted that the project's stance on AI was up to its leader. In response, Torvalds made clear that Linux is not an anti-AI project-anyone who dislikes that can fork the code or leave. He called AI a plainly useful tool, adding that those who doubt it have never used it. While acknowledging that AI can be a hassle for maintainers, Torvalds argued the solution is to make AI help them, not ignore it. He concluded that the kernel community prioritizes technical merit over social activism, and that opposing AI on principle holds no weight.
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