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Another Historic Cipher Falls to AI

· Bruce Schneier · Oct. 5, 2026, 11:05 a.m.
AI Cryptography history of cryptography Cryptography AI and Machine Learning Ciphers history of security
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The blog post discusses the historical significance of a cipher created by Napoleon's nephew in 1809, which has recently been deciphered by AI technology. The author, Bruce Schneier, reflects on the implications of AI in cryptography and the evolution of security methods throughout history.
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