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Linus Torvalds used AI to fix a Linux bug, and now LLM critics on Linux face an uncomfortable choice (www.xda-developers.com)
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Now that's a heel turn if I've ever seen one.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/74818680

https://lists.debian.org/debian-project/2026/08/msg00041.html

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[–] 11 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Reading these comments I have to contend that the halo effect is indeed powerful.

IMO it's immoral to use LLM's for any and every purpose and I think every slopper should be called out; no matter how accomplished they are.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    I agree with your view but I also wonder if it's misguided. If we were to use it as a tool, but the tool was made of parts that are immoral does that taint everything about it? I use a phone and a calculator, both are made with metals that are mined in dangerous conditions by exploited laborers. A pixel phone and Gemini AI are both products of google, wouldn't either be enough to discredit a user?

    There's no ethical consumption under capitalism (derogatory)

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  • [–] 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

    Perfect is the enemy of good. Just because every consumption choice cannot be ethical, doesn't mean none of them should be.

    I am condemning Linus and others like him because the choice to not use LLMs isn't a difficult one to make. You only lose a little comfort. So when you choose to trade everything shitty that LLM usage necessitates for a little comfort, just as Linus likes to say, you can go fuck yourself.

    EDIT: Grammar

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