Google used Gemini to rewrite giflib to Rust, fixing memory safety
JoshuaJBouw · x · 2026-08-25
Google used Gemini to assist in rewriting the C/C++ giflib library into Rust. Extensive validation of the rewrite prevented a newly discovered memory-safety vulnerability, demonstrating AI's potential in securing legacy codebases.
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