The New Stack
7/16/2026
Linus Torvalds reiterates stance on AI use in Linux development, tells critics to fork
Original: Linux creator Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to walk away from Linux, or go fork it
Short summary
Linux creator Linus Torvalds has reiterated his stance on AI in software development, telling critics to either accept AI's role in the Linux ecosystem or fork the project. The article covers his refreshed position on AI-assisted development within open-source communities.
- •Linus Torvalds refreshes stance on AI in Linux development
- •Tells AI detractors to walk away or fork Linux
- •Relevant to open-source AI adoption debates
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