Kernel code removals driven by LLM-created security reports
Summary
Kernel maintainers are removing code, particularly networking-related modules, in response to an influx of security bug reports generated by large language models. The removals target ISA/PCMCIA Ethernet drivers, several PCI drivers, and the AX.25 amateur radio stack, among others, highlighting maintenance burden and security concerns. The piece also discusses potential Rust rewrites as a path to memory-safety improvements and weighs broader questions about balancing security with ongoing maintenance in large OSS projects.