Greg Kroah-Hartman, a long-term Linux kernel maintainer, has observed a significant shift in AI-driven activity around Linux security and code review. Previously receiving "AI slop" – inaccurate or low-quality reports – the past month has seen a marked improvement in the quality and relevance of AI-generated bug reports and security findings across open-source projects. While the cause of this change remains unknown, Kroah-Hartman notes the kernel team can handle the increased volume, but smaller projects may struggle. AI is increasingly used as a reviewer and assistant, and is even beginning to contribute patches, with tools like Sashiko being integrated to manage the influx.
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