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In September, AI generated code has made up 17.25% of all Linux Kernel patches

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  1. Ampersander · · focus · HN ↗
    The pressure to use LLMs is high in the companies that sell shovels in this gold rush. It would look bad if they did not use them. Linux developers work at those companies.
    1. simianwords · · focus · HN ↗
      in your version of the conspiracy theory, the developers are pressured to use AI for their patches in Linux from the company. not that they want to use it because they want to? Like everyone else?
      1. Ampersander · · focus · HN ↗
        I just wanted to bring up that it's AI companies (which all computer hardware companies are now) that develop the kernel. In that light 17.25% is actually a tiny share of commits to be written by the Machine God.
        1. simianwords · · focus · HN ↗
          Its not just that, you are implying that they are pressured to use AI and not using it out of their own will
          1. Ampersander · · focus · HN ↗
            The company is doing very well now and they know that it is all thanks to the AI data center build out. Their manager and leadership want them to use it. If the bubble pops, their stock based compensation becomes worthless. Their colleagues are in the same situation and some are tokenmaxxing.

            These things are what the pressure consists of. Some probably do feel pressured against their will. For some the encouragement changes their will. Some want to use it regardless of anything.

            But whether you call it pressure, encouragement, or incentives, its there and it does affect how people think and act.

            1. simianwords · · focus · HN ↗
              Or maybe.. people like the tech and use them? Instead of all these theories?
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