importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-31T15:19:32Z
AI's Role in Reducing Government Access to Security Flaws
AI's increasing ability to identify software vulnerabilities at scale could reduce the availability of security flaws, making it harder for governments to exploit systems. This sparks debate among experts about whether AI will render traditional hacking tools obsolete or simply shift the balance of power in cybersecurity strategies.
AI is proving effective at finding and exploiting vulnerabilities. Some say this will make it harder for governments to use hacking tools and spyware and could reignite calls to backdoor devices.
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