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‘I use AI to do the things that I’m bad at’: Linus Torvalds on why it works for him
The Linux creator calls vibe coding 'a wonderful way to find joy in programming,' but not for running Linux development. (Finding bugs is OK.
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At the Open Source Summit Europe in Prague, Linux creator Linus Torvalds told head of Ericsson Software Technology Dirk Hohndel that he “really likes using AI,” describing vibe coding as “a wonderful way to find joy in programming.” He clarified that he does not rely on AI for core Linux development, though he accepts using it to locate bugs. In contrast, System76 has recently prohibited AI‑generated content in its COSMIC desktop, reflecting ongoing resistance among some open‑source developers.
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