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Linux kernel removes 138k lines of code amid AI "apocalypse" fears

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Linux kernel developer Jakub Kiczynski has removed 138,000 lines of code, citing concerns about a potential "LLM apocalypse" where large language models could exploit outdated code. This action, approved by Linus Torvalds for Linux 7.1-rc1, marks the first time AI-generated error messages have led to the removal of functional software from the kernel. The changes address six subsystems and were prompted by findings that previously disabled code was still being compiled, posing a security risk. AI

IMPACT Highlights the potential for AI to identify and exploit legacy code vulnerabilities, necessitating proactive code audits and maintenance.

RANK_REASON A developer removed code from an operating system kernel based on AI-identified risks, which is a novel application of AI in software maintenance and security. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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    World of the Apocalypse or Peaceful Apocalypse? Kiczynski warned of an "apocalypse of big language models" and removed 138,000 lines of code. So Linux 7.1 was b

    World of the Apocalypse or Peaceful Apocalypse? Kiczynski warned of an "apocalypse of big language models" and removed 138,000 lines of code. So Linux 7.1 was born... The developer of Linux network components, Jakub Kiczynski, warned in his merge request about the possible threat…

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