Linus Torvalds Responds to AI Critics: "Fork it or Walk Away

WHO:

Ars Technica - Linus Torvalds is the creator of Linux.

TechRadar - Linus Torvalds is identified as a key figure in the Linux project.

WHAT:

Ars Technica - Torvalds stated he will "very loudly ignore" those advocating for a ban on AI tools.

TechRadar - Torvalds described Linux as a tech project, not a "social warrior" project, and told anti-AI developers to "fork it."

WHY:

Ars Technica - Torvalds' comments were in response to critics of AI coding in Linux.

TechRadar - Torvalds emphasized that the Linux project is focused on technology rather than social issues.

(UPDATED July 16, 2026 22:24 UTC)

Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux and a key figure in the Linux project, has made headlines with his strong stance against those advocating for a ban on AI tools, stating he will "very loudly ignore" them. He emphasized that Linux is a tech project, not a "social warrior" project, and told anti-AI developers to "fork it." Torvalds' comments came in response to critics of AI coding in Linux, highlighting his focus on technology over social issues.