The use of LLM assistants for kernel development
2 days ago
- #Open Source
- #LLM
- #Kernel Development
- Debate on LLM use in kernel development started with Sasha Levin's presentation and patch acceptance.
- Proposals for disclosing LLM use in patches include new tags like 'Generated-by' or using 'Co-developed-by'.
- Some developers question if LLM-generated patches should be accepted at all, calling for a formal policy first.
- Concerns include maintainer overload, copyright issues, and the quality of LLM-generated patches.
- Disclosure of LLM use is debated, with some favoring patch tags and others suggesting cover letters.
- Copyright and responsibility for LLM-generated code are major concerns, with no clear legal resolution.
- LLMs may increase the volume of low-quality patches, adding to maintainer stress.
- Future discussions on AI tools in kernel development are expected at the Maintainers Summit.