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AI in Linux
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Linus Torvalds supports the use of AI tools, particularly large language models (LLMs), in Linux kernel development. Over 1,200 kernel commits since September 2025 have been tagged with “Assisted-by,” indicating contributions from AI tools in authoring and reviewing code.
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- Praise: AI could potentially reduce CO₂ emissions compared to human coding efforts, making it an argument for increased adoption in Linux development.
- Praise: There's a clear desire in the community for a standardized API for AI capabilities in Linux, similar to what's offered by Microsoft and Apple.
- Concern: Critics worry that AI development in Linux could hand over control to tech giants, raising ethical concerns about who dictates the future of open-source software.
- Concern: The article's focus on environmental impacts of AI use in Linux development feels more like a political rant than a constructive discussion on AI's role.