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The Rust for Windows tag covers discussions about Microsoft's use of the Rust programming language in Windows development, focusing on security and tooling rather than a full rewrite. A viral LinkedIn post from a Microsoft engineer sparked rumors that the company planned to use AI to rewrite Windows 11 from C/C++ into Rust by 2030. Microsoft clarified that the post described a research and tooling effort, not a product plan. The episode highlights real security motivations for Rust adoption, the risks of misinterpreting public personnel posts as corporate strategy, and the ongoing role of Rust in Windows kernel and driver development.
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    Microsoft Rust for Windows: AI aided research, not a Windows rewrite

    A viral LinkedIn hiring post from a senior Microsoft engineer ignited a week of sensational headlines: did Microsoft plan to use AI to rewrite Windows 11 from C/C++ into Rust by 2030? The short, verified answer from Microsoft and the post’s author is: no — the LinkedIn message described a...
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