# Linus Torvalds says Linux is not "anti-AI", tells haters to 'fork it' and 'just walk away'

> Linus Torvalds asserts Linux developers can make their own mind up about using AIAnti-AI developers can "fork it" and go elsewhere, he saysAI should be used to help developers, Torvalds emphasises Linux creator Linus…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/linus-torvalds-says-linux-is-not-anti-ai-tells-haters-to-fork-it-and-just-walk-away?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a58ce552ff7fd7fb1bb64da)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a58ce552ff7fd7fb1bb64da

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