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A.I. Discovered a Critical Vulnerability in PHP, a Coding Language Behind Many Websites

The disclosure heightened concerns about A.I.’s potential to upend cybersecurity unless shortcomings are addressed.

Sources (1)· Oct 21, 7:04 PM

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The New York Times· Oct 21, 7:04 PMA.I. Discovered a Critical Vulnerability in PHP, a Coding Language Behind Many Websites

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