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AI could write machine code directly, bypassing source code

The concept of AI generating machine code directly, bypassing traditional source code and compilers, is being explored. This approach would involve describing desired functionality, and the AI would then produce the raw bytes for a processor to execute. A new processor, the ANMA-1, has been designed alongside a specialized checker to facilitate this process. AI

IMPACT This could fundamentally change software development by eliminating the need for traditional programming languages and compilers.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a novel research concept and a new processor designed to facilitate it. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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AI could write machine code directly, bypassing source code

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

    "What if AI wrote the binary directly?" "AI can already write source code. The next step may be to skip source code entirely: you describe what you want, and th

    "What if AI wrote the binary directly?" "AI can already write source code. The next step may be to skip source code entirely: you describe what you want, and the AI writes the processor's instructions itself. No source code, no compiler, just the bytes the chip runs." But then yo…