About this episode

The episode discusses Linus Torvalds' views on AI tools for the Linux kernel and Elon Musk's claims about X becoming fully open source.

AI is stirring up heated debate in the Linux world, but Linus Torvalds' pragmatic stance may surprise you. Hear why the kernel isn't slamming the door on artificial intelligence and what it means for open source development. Also, Elon Musk claims X will go fully open source, but will this shift redefine trust and innovation on social platforms, or is it just more empty hype? Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Ken McDonald and Rob Campbell Download or subscribe to Untitled Linux Show at https://twit.tv/shows/untitled-linux-show Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord . Sponsor: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT

People in this episode

Hosts: Jonathan Bennett, Ken McDonald, Rob Campbell

Topics covered

• AI in Linux
• open source development
• social platforms
• trust and innovation
• Linux kernel

Keywords

• Linux
• AI
• open source
• Elon Musk
• Torvalds
• social media
• innovation

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