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Linus Torvalds Uses Google Antigravity to Vibe Code Part of New AudioNoise Hobby Project

The disclosure signals AI’s growing role in open‑source experiments without extending to his core work.

Overview

  • Torvalds published AudioNoise on GitHub under GPLv2 and described it as a toy project for learning digital audio processing.
  • He said the Python audio visualizer was generated via 'vibe coding' with Google Antigravity, while he hand‑wrote the C effects code.
  • Coverage and commentary emphasize that he has not applied this workflow to the Linux kernel, Git, or other critical software.
  • Google DeepMind’s Varun Mohan welcomed the use of Antigravity, and industry voices revisited the trade‑offs of AI‑generated code.
  • Analysts and developers caution that vibe coding can suit quick, noncritical tasks but poses risks for maintainability and reliability in serious projects.