Why Linux creator Linus Torvalds gets angry hearing "99% of code is AI"
5 hours ago
- #Open Source Maintenance
- #Linus Torvalds
- #AI in Programming
- Linus Torvalds views AI as a productivity tool like compilers, not a replacement for human programmers.
- He criticizes claims that '99% of code is written by AI', arguing that understanding systems is essential for quality software.
- AI-generated code and bug reports increase maintenance burdens, risking burnout for open-source project maintainers.
- Torvalds notes AI can identify bugs in legacy code but requires human review, which is time-consuming.
- He highlights a surge in AI-generated pull requests, complicating releases while acknowledging AI's supportive role in contributions.