# Linux founder Linus Torvalds says AI is a “gateway drug” into programming — but cautions about using AI for “serious” work

> For all the doom and gloom headlines AI is driving these days, one important person just gave a refreshing new take on it - none other than Linus Torvalds, the founder and key maintainer of the Linux kernel.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/linux-founder-linus-torvalds-says-ai-is-a-gateway-drug-into-programming-but-cautions-about-using-ai-for-serious-work?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac8de4094a7b59061e90821)
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai
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