Greg Kroah-Hartman Evaluates New 'Clanker T1000' Fuzzing Tool for Linux Updates

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Slashdot

Updated: 3 days ago

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Source: Slashdot

Introduction of Clanker: The term "clanker," referring to AI and robotics, has been integrated into the Linux kernel, thanks to Greg Kroah-Hartman, the stable kernel maintainer.
AI-Assisted Tool Development: Kroah-Hartman has been quietly developing an AI-assisted fuzzing tool within the "clanker" branch of the kernel tree, which began with the ksmbd and SMB code.
Patch Submissions and Testing: He has submitted a series of patches after running tests, emphasizing the importance of human oversight in verifying the code and addressing potential bugs.
Future of AI in Kernel Development: Linus Torvalds has expressed interest in expanding AI tools for maintenance and code review, indicating a shift towards utilizing AI for enhancing kernel development processes.

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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.

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