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Going Dark, and the era of law enforcement hacking
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Concerns are rising about the implications of AI in various fields, particularly in terms of security and privacy. The potential for AI to create significant challenges is prompting discussions among experts in the industry.
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- Praise: The rise of AI in security could mean more robust defenses against vulnerabilities, potentially outpacing the deliberate backdoors being pushed by law enforcement.
- Praise: Some commenters believe AI tools are enhancing their ability to find and fix existing security issues, leading to a more secure software environment.
- Concern: There's a strong skepticism that AI will truly lead to more secure software, with many fearing that sloppily written features will only add more bugs and vulnerabilities.
- Concern: Concerns about the government forcing backdoors into systems could lead to a self-sabotage scenario, making vulnerabilities more exploitable for adversaries.