SMRTR AIAug 10, 2026Reddit

Linus Torvalds says AI has made 'huge' Linux kernel updates the new normal

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Linus Torvalds says AI tools are driving a "new normal" of unusually large Linux kernel updates. The seventh release candidate for Linux 7.2 is one of the biggest in years by commit count, with many fixes coming from AI-powered code reviews. Despite his concerns about the volume, Torvalds sees nothing alarming and expects Linux 7.2 to release around August 17, 2026.

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