Remove imp module from kernel.py

[pnfox]

I understand that ck is archived. However ck does not work with python3.12+ since the imp module has been removed.

This PR makes use of importlib instead of imp and allows ck to work with python3.12 and python3.13.

If this PR cannot be approved due to ck being archived, would it be possible to document this information patch somewhere? It would save time for others also looking into this.

Thanks
Patrick

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[gfursin]

Hi @pnfox.

Thank you for your contribution to Collective Knowledge!

I can update the legacy CK framework even if it's archived.

However, the concept of CK/CM is to be backwards compatible.

In such case, I would add try/catch around imp and then import importlib in case of failure similar to what I did with setuptools here. Do you think it's possible to do it? I can then merge the PR and release a new version.

Another thing: can you please sign MLCommons CLA so that I could merge your PR?

By the way, out of curiosity, are you using CK? And if yes, how?

I am asking because we are developing a new version of CM/CK (called CMX) and plan to convert some legacy CK automations to CMX - such feedback can help us priorities our developments.

Thanks!