AI-assisted hacking is outpacing traditional code reviews, NEAR co-founder says

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AI-assisted hacking is outpacing traditional code reviews, NEAR co-founder says

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NEAR co-founder Polosukhin emphasizes the growing threat of AI-assisted hacking, stating it outpaces traditional code reviews. He advocates for formal verification as a necessary shift to secure blockchain code, acknowledging the limitations of current methods in the face of increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks on blockchain systems and cryptocurrency assets, impacting investor confidence and market stability.

NEAR co-founder Polosukhin called formal verification a necessary shift for securing blockchain code from AI hacking.