Google's AI-powered bug hunter, Big Sleep, has identified 20 previously unknown security vulnerabilities in open-source software. The AI system, developed by Google's DeepMind and Project Zero, detected flaws in software such as FFmpeg and ImageMagick. While specific details are withheld until the vulnerabilities are resolved, Google has stated that the AI autonomously located and reproduced each issue, though human experts verify the reports.
This development highlights AI's potential in cybersecurity, augmenting traditional detection methods. Google trains its models using anonymised data from its Vulnerability Reward Program. Other AI tools, like RunSybil and XBOW, also demonstrate the growing capabilities of AI in vulnerability detection.
Despite the advancements, challenges remain, including the need for human oversight to refine results and ethical considerations. The integration of AI in bug hunting may lead to hybrid teams that ensure a safer digital future.
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