Linux creator Linus Torvalds called AI a mere marketing ploy.
In a recent interview with TFiR At the Vienna Open Source Summit, Torvalds acknowledged that artificial intelligence is “really interesting” and “going to change the world,” but he added that the initial hype does not yet justify its usefulness.
Torvalds reportedly grimaced when calling the current state of the AI market “90% marketing and 10% reality.”
Linus Torvalds is not a fan of AI…yet
For now, Torvalds’ solution is to ignore artificial intelligence until the technology becomes powerful and personalized enough to matter.
“I think AI is really interesting and I think it’s going to change the world,” he noted, “and, at the same time, I hate the hype cycle so much that I really don’t want to go.”
“So my approach to AI right now is I’m going to basically ignore it because I think the whole tech industry around AI is in a really bad position,” Torvalds added, “However, it seems like there’s almost too much AI BS for the End to tolerate.
The developer’s thoughts mirror those of other tech professionals around the world: It seems like every day a new report is released showing how businesses are struggling to deploy meaningful solutions. AI tools for various reasons, including poor infrastructure and lack of preparation on the part of workers and managers.
For now, Torvalds said he recognizes the usefulness of some tools, like ChatGPTin specific use cases, but reiterated that broader applications of AI remain limited. He left room for optimism, however, suggesting that in five years AI could mature to support meaningful everyday applications.
Torvalds’ comments follow recent remarks from Baidu’s CEO, who predicted that the AI bubble could soon burst, leaving only a small percentage of companies able to benefit from remaining interests.
The Linux maker advises tech workers to avoid being swayed by industry trends that feel like bandwagoning movements, and instead focus on meaningful innovations that can actually be effective.
Despite the current hype around artificial intelligence, Torvalds says he remains focused on his passion for developing low-level systems: “I’ve always been interested in the area between hardware and software. »
Via TomsHardware
