AI now writes 17.25% of all Linux kernel patches
In September, AI generated code has made up 17.25% of all Linux Kernel patches
The Lunduke Journal reports that AI-generated code accounted for 17.25% of all Linux kernel patches in September, with 1,634 AI-written submissions in a single week. Commenters like DHH predict the share will soon hit 50%, then 80%, then all of it, while others argue the true figure is even higher because many developers don't disclose AI use.
Soon it'll be 50%. Then 80%. Then all of it.
- AyanamiKaine
I really don't know what to feel about AI generated code. It's clear that it improves velocity dramatically in code output. It has some value to it. But what is the cost?
While I code without the help of AI, sometimes I feel like I am being left behind.
Ohh you wrote only 400 lines today? I shipped a whole app while being in the gym... hits hard.
- Ampersander
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.
- unified101
Seems low. 80% people are manually typing in things? In my circle it's close to 0% code written manually.
Do linux devs live in a completely different microcosm?
- juancn
I still don't get how are they dealing with copyright here. Looks like the ostrich algorithm (hide your head in the sand and pretend nothing happens).
Those patches are not copyrightable unless human made. There's a reason why Oracle doesn't accept AI contributions to Java.
- ur-whale
> In September, AI generated code has made up 17.25% of all Linux Kernel patches
I'm curious ... how would they even know?