Ai's role in uncovering security flaws and the challenge of fixing them

In a discussion on AI's impact on cybersecurity, Greg Otto speaks with Josh Bressers, director of coordinated vulnerability disclosure at VulnCheck, about the increasing number of AI-generated security reports. Bressers explains how AI is making it easier to identify vulnerabilities, yet the process of fixing them still requires human intervention. The conversation highlights the growing pressure on open-source maintainers and the risks associated with AI-generated patches. It also addresses the widening gap between the cost of discovering vulnerabilities and the cost of fixing them. Bressers emphasizes the need for funding and maintenance of open-source software, which forms the backbone of essential digital infrastructure. The discussion underscores the challenges of balancing automation with the necessity of human oversight in cybersecurity.