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AI-assisted PS5 exploit discovery prevents GTA 6 piracy, divides hackers

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A recent hypervisor exploit discovered for the PlayStation 5, reportedly found with the assistance of AI, has created a divide within the homebrew community. While this exploit could have allowed for the pirating of Grand Theft Auto VI upon its release, a hacker named 2tonejordy reported the vulnerability to Sony through HackerOne, receiving a $50,000 payout. This action has led to criticism from some community members who feel he has prevented them from pirating the game, though Jordy claims he reported it after another individual also found it using AI, and he intended to use the reward to support his ill mother. AI

IMPACT AI's role in reverse-engineering and exploit discovery is highlighted, potentially accelerating the cat-and-mouse game between security researchers and game publishers.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a specific exploit and its impact on game piracy, which is a tool-related outcome rather than a core AI release or significant industry event.

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AI-assisted PS5 exploit discovery prevents GTA 6 piracy, divides hackers

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COVERAGE [2]

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

    🎮 AI Has Triggered A PS5 Homebrew Gold Rush, But It’s Also The Reason GTA 6 Can’t Be Pirated At Release One hacker is being accused of ruining everyone's chance

    🎮 AI Has Triggered A PS5 Homebrew Gold Rush, But It’s Also The Reason GTA 6 Can’t Be Pirated At Release One hacker is being accused of ruining everyone's chances of pirating GTA 6 after reporting a massive hypervisor exploit to Sony 📰 Source: Kotaku 🔗 Link: https://kotaku.com/ai-…

    LINKS kotaku.com/ai-has-triggered-a-ps5-homebre…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    AI Has Triggered A PS5 Homebrew Gold Rush, But It’s Also The Reason GTA 6 Can’t Be Pirated At Release https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://kotaku.c om/ai-has-triggere

    AI Has Triggered A PS5 Homebrew Gold Rush, But It’s Also The Reason GTA 6 Can’t Be Pirated At Release https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://kotaku.c om/ai-has-triggered-a-ps5-homebrew-gold-rush-but-its-also-the-reason-gta-6-cant-be-pirated-at-release-2000749776

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