Explore Linux's role in safety-critical applications through this 45-minute conference talk from the Linux Foundation's Open Source Summit. Discover what it means for Linux to function as a "Safety Element out of Context" (SEooC) and understand the current limitations of this approach in safety-critical environments. Learn from industry experts Kate Stewart from The Linux Foundation, Nicole Pappler from AlektoMetis, and Chuck Wolber from The Boeing Company as they examine how the rapid pace of Linux kernel development creates both challenges and opportunities for safety certification. Gain insights into the technical and regulatory considerations when deploying Linux in applications where safety is paramount, and understand the future directions for kernel development to better support both SEooC mechanisms and more comprehensive safety approaches.