Summary
Linux 7.2 was released after Linus Torvalds described the development cycle as unusually large and said AI tools were contributing to review and bug discovery. The kernel adds cache-aware scheduling and support work for Apple M3 and newer graphics and chip platforms, while deprecating AppleTalk and PCMCIA.
Why it matters
A major kernel release is a durable dependency for cloud and edge software, and the release offers a high-visibility data point on AI-assisted work in foundational open source.
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