Finnish software engineer (born 1969)
Linux kernel drops AI-contribution disclosure rule, as Linus Torvalds says banning the tech would be 'utterly stupid'
pcgamer.com/software/linux/linux-kernel-drops-ai-contribution-disclosure-rule-as-linus-torvalds-says-banning-the-tech-would-be-utterly-stupid/
Assisted-by tag: AI code in the Linux kernel no longer needs to be marked - | Golem.de
golem.de/news/assisted-by-tag-ki-code-im-linux-kernel-muss-nicht-mehr-markiert-werden-2610-214123.html
Computerworld Oct 14
Linus Torvalds has started using AI to develop the Linux kernel: The new changes are still experimental and have not been incorporated into the official Linux ...
computerworld.com/article/4235401/linus-torvalds-has-started-using-ai-to-develop-the-linux-kernel.html
Linus Torvalds is using AI to develop Linux kernel code now - ZDNET: The move is a turning point in the developer's relationship with AI and Linux.
zdnet.com/innovation/linus-torvalds-uses-ai-to-write-linux-kernel-patch/
Linux 7.3-rc7 patch packs a slightly strange diffstat with half its code in selftests
neowin.net/news/linux-73-rc7-patch-packs-a-slightly-strange-diffstat-with-half-its-code-in-selftests/
As the Linux community debates LLM-generated content rules, Linus Torvalds says he "really likes using AI"
xda-developers.com/as-the-linux-community-debates-llm-generated-content-rules-linus-torvalds-says-he-really-likes-using-ai/
Linux was almost called Freax, and someone renamed it without asking Linus: It was a close call.
xda-developers.com/linux-almost-called-freax/
AI is breaking one of the most important ways we keep technology safe : Google has been forced to shut one of its key security programs because of ‘slop’
independent.co.uk/tech/security/google-ai-bug-bounty-artificial-intelligence-b3061570.html
Here's what may throw Linux 7.3 off course, but might not: Linux 7.3-rc6 is now out for testing, but several things threaten to throw it off course ...
neowin.net/news/heres-what-may-throw-linux-73-off-course-but-might-not/
Linus Torvalds ships Linux 7.3-rc5: Linus Torvalds notes that less than a third of the patch is drivers while a full quarter consists of selftests ...
neowin.net/news/linus-torvalds-ships-linux-73-rc5/
Linus Torvalds used AI to fix a Linux bug, and now LLM critics on Linux face an uncomfortable choice
xda-developers.com/linus-used-ai-bug-llm-critics-face-choice/
Linux 0.01 turns 35: The first kernel had 10,239 lines: On September 17, 1991, Linus Torvalds uploaded the first Linux kernel to a Finnish FTP server. Version 0 ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/35-Jahre-Linux-0-01-Erster-Kernel-1991-1554204/
Linus Torvalds drops Linux 7.3 rc3 release: The new release candidate includes a heap overflow fix for SMB clients, Landlock security updates ...
neowin.net/news/linus-torvalds-drops-linux-73-rc3-release/
Linux was called 'obsolete' in 1992, and now it powers servers around the world: Linux really turned that one around, huh?
xda-developers.com/linux-was-called-obsolete-in-1992-and-now-it-powers-servers-around-the-world/
Linus Torvalds released Linux 7.3-rc2, calls it heavy, full-fat release at a usually quiet time. Drivers majority of changes ... Show more
Linus Torvalds releases Linux 7.3-rc2 with heavy fix volume
Linus Torvalds releases Linux 7.3-rc2 with heavy fix volume
dlvr.it Sep 07
Might as well blame AI for this giant Linux release candidate, says Linus Torvalds
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/09/07/might-as-well-blame-ai-for-this-giant-linux-release-candidate-says-linus-torvalds/5294697
Linux 7.3-rc1 is a huge release, and now we know just how big these releases can get
xda-developers.com/linux-73-rc1-is-a-huge-release-and-now-we-know-just-how-big-these-releases-can-get/
Intel Arc: Linus Torvalds fixes VRAM bug in Linux 7.3 using AI: Linux creator Linus Torvalds has fixed a bug in the Intel Xe graphics driver using AI ...
pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/Linus-Torvalds-Intel-Xe-VRAM-Bug-KI-Debugging-Linux-7-3-1551981/
Linus Torvalds used AI to fix a Linux bug, and now LLM critics face an uncomfortable choice
xda-developers.com/linus-used-ai-bug-llm-critics-face-choice/
dlvr.it Aug 24
Emperor Penguin Linus Torvalds banishes a bug – with a bot: The lad himself finds and fixes a tricky one… or does he?
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/08/24/emperor-penguin-linus-torvalds-banishes-a-bug-with-a-bot/5291784
Linus Torvalds fixed a Linux bug using AI, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the new tech
xda-developers.com/linus-torvalds-fixed-a-linux-bug-using-ai-highlighting-both-the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-the-new-tech/
phoronix.com Aug 22
Linus Torvalds Endures A Debug Session From Hell, "Enormously Helped" By AI
phoronix.com/news/Linus-Torvalds-Debug-AI
Linus Torvalds officially releases Linux kernel 7.2 with initial Apple M3 support
neowin.net/news/linus-torvalds-officially-releases-linux-kernel-72-with-initial-apple-m3-support/
dlvr.it Aug 10
Linus Torvalds says AI has made 'huge' Linux kernel updates the new normal: He’s not thrilled, but won’t let it delay the release of version 7.2
theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/08/10/linus-torvalds-says-ai-has-made-huge-linux-kernel-updates-the-new-normal/5285268
Linus Torvalds is right about AI coding, and the backlash misses the point: AI code should be allowed, and you should be held responsible for it.
xda-developers.com/linus-torvalds-is-right-about-ai-coding-and-the-backlash-misses-the-point/
Linux 7.2-rc6 was a massive release, but it's not going to delay the final release
neowin.net/news/linux-72-rc6-was-a-massive-release-but-its-not-going-to-delay-the-final-release/
OpinionLinux creator has a simple message for AI holdouts: Fork off: Linus Torvalds says Linux developers should embrace AI coding tools or fork the project ...
businessinsider.com/linux-creator-linus-torvalds-ai-holdouts-fork-off-2026-7
Normal-looking Linux 7.2-rc3 lands with fixes for SEGA Dreamcast driver: Linus 7.2-rc3 is now available for testing. At this mid-point in the cycle things are ...
neowin.net/news/normal-looking-linux-72-rc3-lands-with-fixes-for-sega-dreamcast-driver/
Linux 7.2-rc4 drops with critical fixes for gaming handhelds, Wi-Fi, and car systems
neowin.net/news/linux-72-rc4-drops-with-critical-fixes-for-gaming-handhelds-wi-fi-and-car-systems/
Linux 7.2 should arrive on time with release candidates coming along well: Linus Torvalds has released Linux 7.2 RC2. Based on what he said this week ...
neowin.net/news/linux-72-should-arrive-on-time-with-release-candidates-coming-along-well/
Linux 7.2's first release candidate gets off to a good start: Linux 7.2-rc1 is now available. It will be the first of seven or eight release candidates ...
neowin.net/news/linux-72s-first-release-candidate-gets-off-to-a-good-start/
The New Stack Jun 20
Why Linux creator Linus Torvalds gets angry hearing “99% of code is AI”: Linus Torvalds says AI boosts programmer productivity but can't replace human ...
thenewstack.io/torvalds-ai-programming-productivity/
Microsoft paid $20 million to protect one letter from Linux: The story of Lindows is a very interesting tale.
xda-developers.com/microsoft-paid-20-million-one-letter/
Linux 7.1 is here to end the Intel 486 CPU era - and do some serious legacy clean up
zdnet.com/article/say-goodbye-to-486-processors-linux-7-1-lands/
Linux 7.1 stable launch looms as Linus Torvalds releases the final release candidate
neowin.net/news/linux-71-stable-launch-looms-as-linus-torvalds-releases-the-final-release-candidate/
Linus Torvalds says Linux 7.1 is finally back on track after chaotic AI drama: The rocky road to the Linux 7.1 kernel release is finally smoothing out ...
neowin.net/news/linus-torvalds-says-linux-71-is-finally-back-on-track-after-chaotic-ai-drama/
Bug Reports in Linux: Torvalds rants against "pointless pull requests": The development of the Linux kernel is currently suffering from a flood of irrelevant ...
winfuture.de/news,158902.html
Flood of duplicate vulnerability reports have made Linux security mailing list 'almost entirely unmanageable' — Linus Torvalds says private list ...
tomshardware.com/software/linux/linus-torvalds-says-ai-bug-reports-have-made-the-linux-security-mailing-list-almost-entirely-unmanageable
ISDN, amateur radio and more: Linux is now shedding many old ties: Linus Torvalds has finally taken the plunge: The head of kernel development for the free ...
winfuture.de/news,158338.html
Linux 7.0 is here: Linus Torvalds releases new kernel - | What's inside: The new Linux kernel, version 7.0, is officially available. After a week filled with ...
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