Trump launches Gold Eagle to hunt cyber flaws with AI

Most of us tap Update Now and move on. However, a lot happens before that security patch reaches your phone or computer. Researchers must find the flaw. Someone needs to confirm it. Then the developer has to create a fix that will not cause a new problem.

Now, artificial intelligence can uncover software weaknesses much faster. That sounds promising, but it can also create a flood of vulnerability reports. Worse, attackers can use similar AI tools to hunt for the same openings.

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