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Jul 19, 2026 · Industry Insights

Linus Lets AI‑Skeptics Fork Linux—A Developer Launches a No‑AI Linux Branch

After Linus Torvalds said developers opposed to AI‑generated patches can fork the kernel, a community member created the NoAI Linux branch that strips all AI code, outlines strict contribution rules, and sparks varied reactions across the open‑source ecosystem.