Linus Torvalds: 90% of AI marketing is hype so 'I ignore it'

Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, considers the majority of marketing around Generative AI to be mostly hype with little substance. While he acknowledges AI's potential to change the world, he remains skeptical about its over-promotion and prefers to wait and see how it will be utilized for real workloads in the next five years. The tech industry, known for overpromising on nascent technologies, has invested heavily in AI startups, but tangible returns remain limited. Other experts also share Torvalds' skepticism about the current state and future of Generative AI.