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Linux kernel developer regrets AI code patch policy

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A developer regrets their past defense of the Linux kernel's policy on accepting AI-generated code patches, even with attribution. They now believe this approach has led to a situation where AI contributions may not require any form of acknowledgment. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the future of AI code contribution and attribution in open-source projects.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a developer about a policy decision.

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Linux kernel developer regrets AI code patch policy

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    And here it is, link below. I regret having defended Linux kernel code policy of allowing AI patches with attribution of LLM contribution. It was a slippery slo

    And here it is, link below. I regret having defended Linux kernel code policy of allowing AI patches with attribution of LLM contribution. It was a slippery slope to no attribution required. # linux # ai https://www. theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026 /10/14/linux-kernel-devs-drop-ob…

    LINKS theregister.com/…/5303140

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