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OpenSSL 4.1.0 released amid skepticism over AI integration

The OpenSSL project has released version 4.1.0, which includes new features and a focus on AI integration. However, the release is met with skepticism regarding its ability to address underlying security issues, with critics suggesting it relies on buzzwords rather than substantive fixes. GitHub is also highlighted for promoting its AI tools as a solution for complex code, further fueling a debate about the role of AI in software development. AI

IMPACT Skepticism surrounding AI integration in software development tools may slow adoption or prompt more rigorous evaluation of AI's practical benefits.

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OpenSSL 4.1.0 released amid skepticism over AI integration

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · ngate ·

    🚀 Oh look, # OpenSSL #4.1.0 has arrived with a new feature: an endless menu of buzzwords and # AI promises that won't fix your # security blunders! 🤖 Meanwhile,

    🚀 Oh look, # OpenSSL #4.1.0 has arrived with a new feature: an endless menu of buzzwords and # AI promises that won't fix your # security blunders! 🤖 Meanwhile, # GitHub is busy pitching their AI overlord as the savior of your spaghetti code—because who needs human competency any…