Linus Torvalds Talks AI, Rust Adoption, And Why The Linux Kernel Is 'The Only Thing That Matters'
ZDNET, Saturday, August 24th, 2024
In a wide-ranging conversation with Verizon open-source officer Dirk Hohndel, 'plodding engineer' Linus Torvalds discussed where Linux is today and where it may go tomorrow.
At The Linux Foundation's Open Source Summit China conference, Linus Torvalds and his buddy Dirk Hohndel, Verizon's Head of the Open Source Program Office, once more chatted about Linux development and related issues to the delight of their audience.
As usual, the pair talked about the current state and future of the Linux kernel. In particular, their conversation touched on various aspects of Linux development, including the release process, security, Rust's Linux integration, and the role of AI in software development.