Linus Torvalds admits he has a 'love-hate relationship with AI'
Linus Torvalds expressed a complex view on AI, describing it as both beneficial and problematic for programmers. He noted that AI tools have increased contributions to the Linux kernel but have also led to challenges, particularly with security reporting. Torvalds emphasized that while AI can assist developers, it should not replace them, and he introduced new guidelines for handling AI-generated security disclosures.
- ▪Linus Torvalds sees AI as a double-edged sword for programmers.
- ▪He noted a 20% increase in commits to the Linux kernel due to improved AI coding tools.
- ▪Torvalds announced new AI security disclosure guidelines to manage the influx of AI-generated bug reports.
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Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence Linus Torvalds admits he has a 'love-hate relationship with AI' Linux's creator sees AI as a double-edged sword for programmers. Written by Steven Vaughan-Nichols, Senior Contributing EditorSenior Contributing Editor May 20, 2026 at 12:19 p.m. PT Linus Torvalds and Dirk Hohndel at Open Source Summit North America 2026 sjvn/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysTorvalds likes AI, but AI sometimes doesn't like Torvalds.
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