SMRTR TechApr 22, 2026lobste.rs

It’s trivial to create your own hacking robot

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AI-powered hacking robots are flooding open-source projects with vulnerability reports, and maintainers are unprepared. Anyone can point an AI at code and generate real-sounding bug reports, overwhelming maintainers who already work without pay — and some projects rejecting AI contributions may face forced public disclosure of unfixed vulnerabilities.

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