Code and Trust: Vibrators to Pacemakers
10 months ago
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- #AI
- #trust
- Comparison of vibrator and pacemaker control programs, highlighting their structural similarities despite different purposes.
- Discussion on the complexity and critical nature of pacemaker programming, including fault tolerance and regulatory standards (ISO 14971, IEC 62304, etc.).
- Exploration of trust in code authorship, contrasting individual programmers like djb with FDA-audited companies, and the potential role of AI in future programming.
- Concerns about AI's role in critical systems (e.g., pacemakers, car brakes) and the challenges of ensuring safety and trust in AI-generated code.
- Advocacy for radical transparency in code, specifications, and processes as a prerequisite for trust in AI-generated or audited systems.