The Linux kernel project is dropping the "Assisted-by" tag used to note AI help in contributions, according to the source report.
The change affects how developers disclose AI tools in patches.
Source: theregister.com, reported 10-14. https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/10/14/linux-kernel-devs-drop-obligatory-confession-of-ai-tool-usage/5303140