Linux kernel sets house rules for AI assisted code
NVIDIA's Sasha Levin floated v3 guidelines on the mailing list that require disclosing AI assistance and using Co-developed-by tags for traceability, with explicit guidance for tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude. Linus Torvalds, practical as ever, says treat AI like any other coding aid, no special copyright halos, no panic, just an extension of the developer. The goal is to prevent AI creep by standardizing submissions before chaos becomes a feature. Maintainers already use LLMs as novice interns for drudgery, freeing veterans for the hard stuff. The stance could become a template for other Linux Foundation projects. Recent kernel releases also deliver performance gains that help AI workloads. Translation, keep the robots, label their homework, and do not let them run the class.
Pompeo joins advisory board of Ukraine defense giant amid probe optics
Mike Pompeo has been named to the advisory board of Fire Point, Ukraine's largest defense firm, just as an anti corruption investigation reportedly examines the Flamingo missile producer for possible ties to a large scheme. Even for a former secretary of state, that is some timing, advising a defense heavyweight while the sector is under a microscope. The optics could set off more alarms than a missile test, and the conflict of interest questions write themselves.
More Americans fall behind on utility bills, economy's warning light blinks
New consumer data show a rising number of households slipping on electric and heating payments, a red flag for the broader economy and a political migraine for President Donald Trump. Nothing says booming economy like choosing which bill to ignore to keep the lights on.
Pennsylvania hemp growers warn federal budget could kneecap industry
The state signed its budget without legalizing recreational marijuana. Medical cannabis remains legal, but hemp producers say Washington's math threatens to starve a legal sector they built from scratch. Why nurture an emerging crop when you can whack it with line items and call it fiscal discipline.
U.S. signals possible talks with Maduro while parking carrier in Caribbean
Trump says the United States may be having discussions with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro as an aircraft carrier arrives in the region. It is a two track approach, diplomacy paired with very visible air cover, the international relations version of a smile alongside a flexed bicep.
Alpha gal syndrome warning after fatal red meat reaction
A 47 year old New Jersey man reportedly died after a hamburger triggered alpha gal syndrome, a rare but rising allergy linked to tick bites. Researchers at the University of Virginia say it is the first known fatality tied to a meal trigger. For Pennsylvanians and anyone in tick country, the guidance is straightforward, avoid tick exposure, check for bites, and seek medical care if you have delayed allergic reactions after eating red meat. This is a serious public health reminder, not a curiosity.
Top 2026 lineman decommits from Penn State
Kevin Brown, a 6 foot 5, 285 pound four star offensive lineman from Harrisburg, backed off his pledge Sunday per Rivals reporter Hayes Fawcett. He was the highest ranked member of Penn State's 2026 class, now an empty chair at the recruiting banquet while the carousel keeps spinning.
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