# Is AI All Hype? Linus Torvalds Thinks So!
When it comes to AI, it seems Linus Torvalds isn’t afraid to drop truth bombs. The legendary creator of Linux recently sat down for an interview where he shared his no-nonsense take on the state of artificial intelligence, and spoiler alert: he’s not buying the hype. According to him, the AI world is a bit like a magician—the dazzling show might be impressive, but you might just be staring at a clever trick rather than real magic.
## Key Points from Linus’s AI Rant:
– **Marketing Face-off**: Torvalds claims that the AI game is more about clever marketing (90%) than any real substance (10%). He’s suggesting that a lot of what we’ve been sold is just smoke and mirrors.
– **Critical Lens**: During his interview with TFiR, he didn’t hold back, critiquing the industry for overhyping the technology without delivering on its promises.
– **Reality Check**: He seems to advocate for a more balanced view, proposing that while AI has potential, its current state is often exaggerated.
– **Linux Kernel Creator Knows Best**: As the guy who’s built
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https://futurism.com/the-byte/creator-of-linux-trashes-ai-hype
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