Introducing Big Sleep: The Future of Vulnerability Detection
Google’s latest innovation, Big Sleep, is an AI-powered vulnerability hunter developed by DeepMind and Project Zero. It marks a transformative leap in app security, effectively identifying bugs in open-source software. Here’s what you need to know:
- First Batch of Findings: Big Sleep has autonomously detected 20 vulnerabilities in software like FFmpeg and ImageMagick.
- Human Oversight: Each finding undergoes review by security experts, ensuring accuracy and reducing false positives.
- 90-Day Protection Policy: Detailed information about the vulnerabilities is withheld to give developers time to patch before public disclosure.
As President of Global Affairs Kent Walker noted, “Big Sleep demonstrates the immense potential of AI to secure digital infrastructures.” With a full technical briefing planned for Black Hat USA and DEF CON 33, the future of AI in security is promising.
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