Google Mandates Rust for New Kernel Modules
Tech Bytes Team
Published July 6, 2026
In a monumental shift for systems programming, Google has mandated that all new Linux kernel modules developed internally must be written in Rust. This effectively deprecates C for new features.
The policy cites a 70% reduction in memory-safety vulnerabilities in internal testing over the past two years. The move is expected to accelerate the broader industry shift towards memory-safe systems languages.
Action Item
Begin upskilling your systems engineering teams in Rust. The industry standard is definitively moving away from C/C++.
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