Security: Report from OpenAI
@OpenAI says its AI pipeline found 948 distinct Linux kernel flaws enabling local root access, at $1.2M in API costs.
→ It reproduced 1,724 vulnerabilities before exploit testing
→ An early run used the wrong flaw in 20 of 200 successes, prompting independent exploit checks
Generated patches require maintainer review.
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Our goal is to help defenders find and fix vulnerabilities before attackers can use them. We’re working with Linux maintainers and Patch the Planet partners on reports and patches.
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Nov 5, 2026 · 4:45 AM UTC
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