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Linux kernel drops AI-contribution disclosure rule, as Linus Torvalds says banning the tech would be 'utterly…
The Linux kernel has removed a rule requiring contributors to disclose the use of AI tools in code creation. Lead maintainer Linus Torvalds argued that such disclosure provides no real value and that the focus should be on the quality of the code itself, not the tools used to create it. This change reflects the ongoing discussion within the open-source community about integrating AI into development.
“Fork It Or Leave”: Linus Torvalds Shuts Down Anti-AI Pushback In The Linux Kernel [2026]
Linus Torvalds, the lead maintainer of the Linux kernel, has stated that the project will not take an anti-AI stance. He believes that developers who object to AI tools should create their own fork of the kernel or leave the project. Torvalds emphasized that AI is a useful tool for software development, and the debate should focus on its economic model rather than its utility.
Linux head says "AI tools are great" but they're making the security list "almost entirely unmanageable"
Linux head Linus Torvalds has stated that while AI tools are beneficial for finding bugs, they are making the security list for the Linux kernel unmanageable due to duplicated reports. He emphasized that AI-detected bugs are not secret and that developers should add value by reading existing documentation and creating patches rather than submitting redundant reports.
Linux kernel 7.0 is out now
The Linux kernel 7.0 has been released, introducing support for new hardware, numerous fixes, and updated documentation for AI code helpers. Key highlights include work towards upcoming AMD GPUs, improved NTFS and XFS filesystem features, and support for Rock Band 4 guitars on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Linux Torvalds noted the release contains many small fixes and anticipates AI tools will continue to uncover corner cases.
Anthropic's new Claude Mythos AI model has apparently found thousands of vulnerabilities in 'every major operating system and every major web browser, along with a range of other important pieces of software'
Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, has identified thousands of high-severity vulnerabilities across major operating systems and web browsers. This discovery was made as part of Project Glasswing, an initiative involving major tech companies aimed at securing critical software. The AI's ability to detect these flaws quickly raises hopes for staying ahead of cyber threats.
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing, an effort to prevent AI cyberattacks with AI
Anthropic has launched Project Glasswing, an initiative aimed at securing critical software against AI-powered cyberattacks, in partnership with major tech companies like Amazon Web Services, Apple, Google, and Microsoft. The project will utilize Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model to identify vulnerabilities and develop defensive strategies against malicious AI use. This effort comes amidst broader concerns about AI's impact on cybersecurity and follows a previous incident where Anthropic's Claude was reportedly used in an attack against Mexican government agencies.
Linux kernel maintainer says AI has suddenly become useful for devs: 'We can't ignore this stuff. It's…
A lead Linux kernel maintainer, Greg Kroah-Hartman, has noted a significant recent improvement in the usefulness of AI tools for developers, particularly for generating security reports and code reviews. While previously dismissed as 'AI slop,' AI now provides valuable insights, with one prompt yielding 60 identified problems and fixes, two-thirds of which were accurate.
EndeavourOS Titan released, devs comment on age verification laws
EndeavourOS Titan has been released, featuring updated software like Calamares 26.03.1.3-1 and Linux kernel 6.19.6.arch1-1. The developers also commented on the emerging age verification laws, expressing concerns about their impact on the FOSS community and the practical challenges of implementation for distributions like EndeavourOS.
