- ๐ปNvidia, AMD, Google, and Microsoft are collaborating on "Calyptra", a security project that aims to fortify computer chips against hackers using Rust. ๐ก๏ธ
- ๐Calpytra focuses on creating a new, unified "root of trust" (RoT) component, a hardware-based security measure that verifies the authenticity of low-level boot code, protecting against malware and unauthorized access. ๐
- ๐ฆCurrent RoT implementations suffer from fragmentation, lack of transparency, and scalability issues, which Calyptra aims to address by providing open-source Rust-based firmware and hardware design intellectual property. ๐
- ๐ฑRust's memory safety and security features make it a suitable choice for building reliable and auditable RoT implementations. ๐
- ๐ Calyptra is expected to be integrated into Google and Microsoft silicon as early as 2024, and AMD plans to adopt it by 2026. ๐
- ๐ Rust is also gaining traction in the automotive industry, with companies like Volvo using it for ECU firmware, highlighting its growing significance in embedded systems. ๐
- ๐คThe ongoing adoption of Rust in critical domains like chip security and automotive embedded systems suggests a bright future for the language in these sectors. ๐