Linus Torvalds says the Linux kernel is not anti-AI

Sources: Phoronix, r/linux discussion
Summary: In a mailing-list message reported on 2026-07-15, Linus Torvalds pushed back on kernel developers who argue against others using AI and LLM tools, stated the kernel project is not anti-AI and is not a social-warrior project, and said decisions are made on technical merit. He also said the kernel does not mandate AI tooling. The message drew wide discussion on r/linux and r/LocalLLaMA.
Why it matters: The kernel maintainer setting a stance on AI use frames how one of the largest open-source projects will handle AI-assisted contributions and the review load they create.