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Mastodon instance for Linux kernel community updates LLM contribution rules

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The Mastodon instance for the Linux kernel community is implementing stricter guidelines for LLM-assisted code contributions. Users are reminded that boosting posts implies endorsement, and all content is subject to review by administrators. Account requests require a demonstrated history of involvement with the Linux Kernel, such as being listed in MAINTAINERS or CREDITS, or holding a kernel.org account. AI

IMPACT Sets a precedent for how AI-generated code contributions will be managed within open-source communities.

RANK_REASON Policy update for a specific community platform regarding LLM use in code contributions.

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Mastodon instance for Linux kernel community updates LLM contribution rules

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    We need probably sooner or later better instructions for dealing with LLM assisted patches. E.g., what to do if the fix itself is alright but commit messages ha

    We need probably sooner or later better instructions for dealing with LLM assisted patches. E.g., what to do if the fix itself is alright but commit messages have a continuous trend of being quite bad. I.e. you clearly can observe the patch being pure LLM dump but possibly still …

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