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AI Found a Root Bug in Linux That Everyone Missed for 15 Years
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Researchers used artificial intelligence to identify a software vulnerability in the Linux operating system that had remained undetected for 15 years. The Pentagon announced a program to train amateur cybersecurity personnel for its hacker operations. A license plate reader operated by Flock flagged an incorrect vehicle, resulting in law enforcement surrounding a car reviewer's vehicle.