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Linus Torvalds says AI-powered bug hunters have made Linux security mailing list ‘almost entirely unmanageable’ (www.theregister.com)
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[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 1 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

He then offered an opinion on how best to use AI to improve software security.

“AI tools are great, but only if they actually help, rather than cause unnecessary pain and pointless make-believe work,” he wrote. “Feel free to use them, but use them in a way that is productive and makes for a better experience.”

“The documentation may be a bit less blunt than I am,” he added, “but that's the core gist of it.”

“So just to make it really clear: If you found a bug using AI tools, the chances are somebody else found it too. If you actually want to add value, read the documentation, create a patch too, and add some real value on top of what the AI did. Don't be the drive-by ‘send a random report with no real understanding’ kind of person. OK?”