Torvalds: AI is fine for capable developers, but don't annoy people with drive-by patches
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Linux kernel maintainer Linus Torvalds said AI is fine for capable developers, but he opposes submitting AI-generated "drive-by patches." He believes such patches only add maintenance burden and called on submitters to have the relevant ability before acting. This statement targets the submission process: Torvalds does not oppose developers using AI, but requires submitters themselves to have the ability to judge and modify code, rather than dumping scattered AI-generated changes directly on maintainers.
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- Hacker News AITorvalds: AI is fine for competent devs, but spare us the 'drive-by' patches
A Register column reports Linus Torvalds' view that AI use is acceptable for competent developers but that low-effort "drive-by" patches are unwelcome. The item links to the article and a Hacker News discussion thread.
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