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Linux 7.3-rc3 Arrives With XFS SMB Security Fixes and a Continued AI Patch Surge

Linus Torvalds released the third release candidate for Linux 7.3 on September 13, a build that includes XFS and SMB security fixes and a continued surge in AI-related patches. The release candidate arrives as AI patch submissions to the kernel remain elevated.

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On September 13, Linus Torvalds issued the third release candidate for the 7.

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