🤗 Kernels: Major Updates
Major updates to the 🤗 Kernels project include a new 'kernel' repository type on the Hub, improved security via trusted publishers and code signing, revamped CLIs, broader framework and backend support, and a foundation for agentic kernel development. The project aims to standardize packaging, distribution, and consumption of custom GPU kernels while ensuring reproducibility and security through Nix-based builds.
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