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Linus Torvalds opens up for LLM tools in Linux kernel development
Linus Torvalds has commented on the use of language models in Linux kernel development, signaling openness to developers using LLM tools as aids in their work. This marks a shift in the view on automated tools in kernel code.
WHY IT MATTERS
It affects the culture and practices of one of the world's most important open source projects, and could normalize LLM-assisted development at deep system level. It also sends a signal to the entire open source community about acceptance of AI tools.
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