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How AI could make it harder for governments to use hacking tools

Monday, August 31, 2026


Artificial intelligence systems have demonstrated capability in identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities in computer systems. Some cybersecurity researchers and policy analysts have suggested that increased AI-driven vulnerability discovery could limit government access to hacking tools and spyware, potentially leading to renewed debate over encryption backdoors in consumer devices.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/31/how-ai-could-make-it-harder-for-governments-to-use-hacking-tools/

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