AI in Linux

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Post by surprisetalk » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Re: AI in Linux

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Post by throwuxiytayq » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:06 PM UTC

tl;dr Kernel devs should prompt less because it uses up water or something.

Repeat after me: you can't put the cat back in the bag. Pandora's box is open. Sucks, but you have to learn to live with the reality that most developers will use AI to write code from now on.

Re: AI in Linux

#3

Post by JodieBenitez » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:08 PM UTC

I propose we get rid of tiktok videos and let the kernel devs use AI. That should balance.

Re: AI in Linux

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Post by datakan » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC

I read through this and must have missed it, but I don't see a single example of AI use in the Linux kernel development posing a problem.

Re: AI in Linux

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Post by NewJazz » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC

throwuxiytayq wrote: post #2

tl;dr Kernel devs should prompt less because it uses up water or something. Repeat after me: you can't put the cat back in the bag. Pandora's box is open. Sucks, but you have to learn to live with the reality that most developers will use AI to write code from now on.

This is a really disingenuous way to characterize the article (CO2 and global warming were much more of a focus than water, so your "or something" is doing a lot of work).

Furthermore your comment ignores key arguments in the article, particularly the argument that contributors should not be forced to participate in AI-based ceremonies such as LLM code review that they may object to on personal ethical grounds.

Re: AI in Linux

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Post by jmclnx » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC

I do not see how AI could be legally used on a GPL project.

But if you want to use a non-AI OS, NetBSD banned the use of AI. Maybe some of the talent will move over there. They can sure use the help.

As for AI in Linux, I am on the fence about that, but since Linux is pretty much funded/owned by large corporations, AI being forced on Linux is no surprise at all.

Re: AI in Linux

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Post by NewJazz » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC

datakan wrote: post #4

I read through this and must have missed it, but I don't see a single example of AI use in the Linux kernel development posing a problem.

Tens of thousands of people dying as a direct result of global warming! Not a problem! /s

Re: AI in Linux

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Post by colesantiago » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:18 PM UTC

Drew, there will be new jobs.

Also, the open models are a great alternative to the datacenter ones.

I imagine AI will go towards the local models more when the bubble pops.

Re: AI in Linux

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Post by berkes » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:22 PM UTC

jmclnx wrote: post #6

I do not see how AI could be legally used on a GPL project. But if you want to use a non-AI OS, NetBSD banned the use of AI. Maybe some of the talent will move over there. They can sure use the help. As for AI in Linux, I am on the fence about that, but since Linux is pretty much funded/owned by large corporations, AI being forced on Linux is no surprise at all.

Are you a lawyer or an interlectual-property legal expert?

Because if so, please, please elaborate on

> I do not see how AI could be legally used on a GPL project.

Too many people "believe" or "are convinced" about matters with AI and Open Source without any backup or sources.

Re: AI in Linux

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Post by datakan » Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:22 PM UTC

NewJazz wrote: post #7

datakan wrote: post #4

I read through this and must have missed it, but I don't see a single example of AI use in the Linux kernel development posing a problem.

Tens of thousands of people dying as a direct result of global warming! Not a problem! /s

No ones dead because Linux devs prompted a chat bot