Published March 31, 2026 · Added April 1, 2026

The role of LLMs in patch review

LWN reports that a Linux memory-management patch discussion spiraled into a broader fight over whether maintainers should require authors to respond to feedback from Sashiko, an LLM-based review system, turning kernel workflow into another flashpoint over AI's role in open source development.

LWN reports that a Linux memory-management patch discussion spiraled into a broader fight over whether maintainers should require authors to respond to feedback from Sashiko, an LLM-based review system, turning kernel workflow into another flashpoint over AI’s role in open source development.

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Source: Lwn