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Linus Torvalds fixed a Linux bug using AI, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the new tech

It's useful, but it's not perfect.

Linus Torvalds fixed a Linux bug using AI, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the new tech

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