Vulnerability Research Is Cooked

· · April 4, 2026, 12:08 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the transformative impact of frontier models on vulnerability research, suggesting that automated coding agents could revolutionize exploit development by effortlessly identifying zero-day vulnerabilities through advanced pattern matching and brute force tactics. Thomas Ptacek highlights the potential for substantial generative contributions to vulnerability research from AI models trained on extensive coding examples and bug classifications.
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