Thread argues defensive AI should scan code continuously and patch bugs first
joshua_saxe · x · 2026-07-24
A thread argues that defensive AI should continuously inspect code and fix vulnerabilities before attacks happen.
- The author says the number of vulnerabilities is finite, so a defensive system can keep scanning and patching ahead of adversaries.
- The reply agrees with the broader security direction but challenges the reasoning, saying the claim is too strong and the balance still depends on how widely similar models are available.
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