AI’s Hacking Skills Are Approaching an ‘Inflection Point’
January 15, 2026

(Wired) – AI models are getting so good at finding vulnerabilities that some experts say the tech industry might need to rethink how software is built.
The situation points to a growing risk. As AI models continue to get smarter, their ability to find zero-day bugs and other vulnerabilities also continues to grow. The same intelligence that can be used to detect vulnerabilities can also be used to exploit them. (Read More)