Linus Torvalds is a huge believer in using AI to maintain code - just dont call it a revolution

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Linus Torvalds says he now sees AI as a useful tool for code maintenance, especially for automated patch checking and code review. He expects the Linux kernel community to discuss new policies and tooling for AI use at the upcoming Kernel Maintainer Summit. He also says AI can help maintainers by catching issues before changes reach him, even though he rejects the idea that AI is a programming revolution. The article also covers the release of Linux 6.18 as the next long-term support kernel and Torvalds’ focus on stability, no regressions, and predictable release cycles.

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