Linus Torvalds Defends Use of AI Tools in Linux Kernel Development

Jul 17, 2026

Linus Torvalds has expressed strong support for the use of AI tools in Linux kernel development, clarifying that Linux is not an anti-AI project. Amid debate over Sashiko, the Linux Foundation's AI-powered code review tool, Torvalds stated he would "very loudly ignore" anyone discouraging its use.

Why it matters: Torvalds' endorsement may influence broader acceptance of AI tools in open-source software development.

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