AI Uncovers Software Bugs, Threatening More Global Outages

Business Standard · technology

Cybersecurity experts warn that advancements in artificial intelligence are uncovering a surge of new software vulnerabilities. These AI-driven discoveries are expected to cause more widespread disruptions, similar to recent outages affecting government websites globally. Research indicates a doubling of discovered digital flaws year-on-year, with AI enabling constant scrutiny of codebases. This acceleration in bug detection shortens the window for defenders to patch weaknesses before exploitation, potentially leading to frequent internet-wide "fire drills" and a feeling of constant crisis.