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Bruce Schneier discusses AI hacking at DEF CON

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Bruce Schneier delivered a talk at DEF CON discussing the implications of AI systems acting as hackers. He drew parallels between his 2022 book, "A Hacker's Mind," and observed AI hacking behaviors. The talk achieved significant traction, garnering over 100,000 views on YouTube shortly after its release. Additionally, Schneier participated in an interview within the AI Village, which is also available online. AI

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Bruce Schneier discusses AI hacking at DEF CON

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    My Talk at DEF CON https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.schn eier.com/blog/archives/2026/09/my-talk-at-def-con.html

    My Talk at DEF CON https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.schn eier.com/blog/archives/2026/09/my-talk-at-def-con.html

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