352: Linus Torvalds talks AI in kernel, COSMIC Frosted Glass, AppManager for AppImages & more Linux news
Summary
This episode covers Ubuntu shipping a kernel update that severely slows AMD AI workloads, alongside Linus Torvalds clarifying Linux’s stance on AI-generated code. It also discusses Secure Boot certificate expirations, the frosted glass design in Cosmic Desktop 1.3, and FreeBSD removing GPL code from its base system. Rapid-fire topics include SteamOS 10.2, Blender 5.2 LTS, and running Linux on a Sega Genesis.
Topics discussed
Ubuntu kernel update slows AMD AI workloads by 42x
Linus Torvalds clarifies stance on AI-generated code
Secure boot certificate expiration and shim updates
Cosmic Desktop 1.3 adds frosted glass design
App Manager simplifies AppImage installation and updates
FreeBSD removes GPL code and improves hardware support
Lightning round: Still OS, Blender, Clonezilla, and Sega Genesis Linux
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