Google is encouraging those willing to transition from C/C++ to Rust for security reasons, as Rust helps avoid memory safety bugs prevalent in existing firmware.
Despite Rust's steeper learning curve, engineers argue that its memory-safe attributes can significantly reduce vulnerabilities, offering comparable performance to C/C++ without the associated risks.
The resistance among established developers highlights the challenge of adopting Rust in systems like the Linux kernel, despite industry and government push for increased security.
The U.S. government and tech firms are endorsing Rust's adoption, particularly in critical projects, to enhance cybersecurity standards and mitigate risks from traditional programming languages.
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