Linus Torvalds says Linux wants competent developers to use AI as a tool

Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel, told a Register columnist that arguments against using AI for commit messages are misguided, and that Linux wants capable developers to use AI as a tool. He said submitters who send AI-made patches they don't understand should be discouraged. The Register published the remarks on Oct. 23.

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• News report The Register (2026-10-23)
  Torvalds: AI is fine for competent devs, but spare us the 'drive-by' patches

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