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AMD assembles elite developer team to push Rust across GPU firmware, drivers, and shader compilers

Phoronix 4 hours ago 4 min read ↗ Original

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AMD is forming an elite team of developers to bring Rust code into the GPU stack, covering firmware, drivers, shader compilers, and other GPU software, according to a LinkedIn post by AMD Senior Fellow Harsh Meno.

WHY IT MATTERS

This signals AMD's commitment to Rust in the GPU stack, which may lead to more memory-safe firmware and drivers. Engineers should watch for Rust-based components in future AMD GPU software.

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The three things worth knowing

AMD is building an 'elite' team of developers for Rust in the GPU stack.

The effort covers firmware, drivers, shader compilers, and other GPU software.

AMD Senior Fellow Harsh Meno announced the effort on LinkedIn.

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