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OpenAI researcher warns AI could break public-key cryptography

A researcher from OpenAI has expressed concerns that advancements in artificial intelligence could render public-key cryptography obsolete. This potential loss of cryptographic security could have widespread implications for internet security and data protection. AI

IMPACT Potential future obsolescence of public-key cryptography could necessitate a fundamental shift in internet security protocols.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a researcher at a major AI lab about a potential future risk.

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OpenAI researcher warns AI could break public-key cryptography

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    “I think we might lose public key cryptography” https://www. independent.co.uk/tech/ai-math ematics-openai-cryptography-internet-b3063456.html # AI

    “I think we might lose public key cryptography” https://www. independent.co.uk/tech/ai-math ematics-openai-cryptography-internet-b3063456.html # AI