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[–] auzy1@lemmy.world 21 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's not the kernel...

[–] Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works 18 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

You are correct, also has nothing to do with AI, just malicious actors.

[–] auzy1@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Yep. And the kernel did actually have a backdoor attempt at some point. And it was noticed too https://www.infoq.com/news/2013/10/Linux-Backdoor/