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Linus Torvalds advocates for using AI as an assistive tool to lower the barrier to entry and maintain enjoyment in software development, particularly for newcomers facing increasingly complex codebases. However, he draws a sharp distinction between hobbyist "vibe coding" and critical infrastructure work like the Linux kernel, warning that generated content must be treated with extreme caution in high-stakes environments where human oversight remains essential.

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‘I use AI to do the things that I’m bad at’: Linus Torvalds on why it works for him

ZDNetOctober 9, 20267 min read

Torvalds likes AI for showing new developers the joy of programming. Torvalds discussed changes in the Linux kernel development process. AI has become a vital component in finding and fixing bugs in the Linux kernel. PRAGUE – Many open-source developers still dislike AI. The latest example is System76 banning AI-generated content from its COSMIC desktop. At Open Source Summit Europe, Linux creator Linus Torvalds offered a different take: “I actually really like using AI,” Torvald told Dirk Hohndel, his good friend and head of Ericsson Software Technology, in their latest discussion. But that enthusiasm comes with a distinction worth keeping in mind. Using AI to make a hobby project more enjoyable is one thing. Using it responsibly in the Linux kernel, where generated patches and bug reports can overwhelm maintainers, is another. Torvalds said, “I think that you need to be very careful using AI when…

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