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Torvalds Warns AI May Disrupt Linux Development Future

11/21/2025

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Linus Torvalds, Linux kernel creator, told Open Source Summit Korea 2025 that AI will affect development.
He noted Nvidia's shift toward contributing to the Linux kernel, contrasting with its past.
Torvalds warned AI could engage young developers but disrupt infrastructure, citing AI-generated reports.
He emphasized evolving the kernel with Rust and balancing progress with stability.
Torvalds concluded by noting programming challenges and urging developers to pursue hobbies for stress relief.

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Linus Torvalds, Linux kernel creator, told Open Source Summit Korea 2025 that AI will affect development.
He noted Nvidia's shift toward contributing to the Linux kernel, contrasting with its past.
Torvalds warned AI could engage young developers but disrupt infrastructure, citing AI-generated reports.
He emphasized evolving the kernel with Rust and balancing progress with stability.
Torvalds concluded by noting programming challenges and urging developers to pursue hobbies for stress relief.