Linus Torvalds has pushed back sharply against critics who want AI coding tools banned from Linux development. According to the report, the Linux creator said he would "very loudly ignore" arguments calling for a prohibition on the use of AI in the project.
His response also underscored the blunt tone often seen in open-source governance debates. Torvalds signaled that people unhappy with that stance have a clear option: fork the project or leave, rather than expect Linux to adopt a blanket ban on AI-assisted coding.
The comments highlight a growing divide in the software world over how AI should be used in programming. Supporters see such tools as part of the modern development workflow, while opponents raise concerns serious enough to argue they should be excluded entirely.
For Linux, Torvalds' position suggests the project is not moving toward an outright ban on AI coding tools. Instead, the message is that objections to AI use will not, by themselves, determine policy for one of the world's most influential open-source software efforts.
