Linus Torvalds has instructed AI critics in the Linux community to either fork the project or leave, indicating his disregard for opposition to AI tools.
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Linus Torvalds has instructed AI critics in the Linux community to either fork the project or leave, indicating his disregard for opposition to AI tools.
Parent: AIEntity: AI coding in LinuxImpact: negativeDate: Jul 16, 2026Target: Linus Torvalds' response to AI critics in the Linux community
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Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away."
Creator says he will "very loudly ignore" those arguing for a ban on AI tools.
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/linus-torvalds-to-critics-of-ai-coding-in-linux-fork-it-or-just-walk-away/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to fork off
https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/07/15/linus-torvalds-tells-ai-haters-to-fork-off/5271894
Linux supremo says contributors opposed to AI use can 'just walk away'
<- not by me, but significant news from @theregister
4 boosts · 3 favs · 1 replies · Jul 16, 2026