Why Rust solves a Problem we no longer have – use AI and Formal Proofs instead
4 months ago
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- The article argues that the current focus on memory safety through Rust is outdated with the advent of AI.
- AI can generate formal specifications (like Event-B/B-Method) that compile to C, ensuring defect-free systems through mathematical proof.
- High-level languages were designed to reduce human cognitive load, but AI doesn't need these constraints as it doesn't suffer from human fallibility.
- The B-Method, used in projects like the Paris Métro Line 14, proves system correctness mathematically but was previously too difficult for widespread human use.
- AI can automate the formal proof process, making it feasible to generate correct C code from proven models without human intervention.
- A case study of a traffic light system shows how AI + Event-B ensures safety through invariants, unlike Rust which only prevents memory errors.
- The conclusion suggests shifting focus from rewriting code in Rust to using AI for formal proofs and articulating system intent.