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Linus Torvalds Uses AI For Kernel Debugging
Linux creator Linus Torvalds used an AI to handle grunt-work during a difficult kernel debug session. The AI repeatedly claimed the bug was unsolvable, yet continued adding debug code when pushed. This interaction highlights a gap between AI caution and developer stubbornness. Practitioners should expect LLMs to underestimate complex, low-level system troubleshooting.