DARPA Proposes AI-Driven Conversion of C Code to Rust for Enhanced Security and Reliability

Aug 3, 2024, 08:13 PM

DARPA has proposed a new initiative to automatically convert old C code into Rust using AI technology. This effort aims to enhance software security and reliability by leveraging the strengths of Rust, known for its memory safety features, over the older C language. The project is part of DARPA's broader strategy to modernize legacy systems and improve the robustness of critical software infrastructure. The initiative highlights the use of AI, Rust, C, software, security, and LLM technologies.