AI Floods Linux Merge Window

Linux's 7.4 merge window saw an unprecedented spike (≈19,671 commits) and nearly half a million lines of code added in a single window, which maintainers attribute in part to AI/LLM‑generated reports, patches and automated contributions. That surge is qualitatively different from recent history and is stressing review processes and project triage. — If AI is driving massive automated contribution volume, it changes how we think about open‑source maintenance, supply‑chain security, and who controls critical infrastructure software.