Kernel Community Debates AI-Generated Patches
2025-08-23
The Linux kernel community is grappling with the rise of AI-assisted coding tools. Submissions using LLMs to generate patches have sparked debate, with proposals to add tags identifying LLM usage. However, concerns about patch quality, copyright issues, and increased maintainer burden are prevalent, leading some to suggest banning LLM-generated contributions. A consensus remains elusive, but discussions are expanding to encompass a broader AI policy, slated for further discussion at the December Maintainers Summit.
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