Google's AI Bug Hunter Uncovers 20 Vulnerabilities in Open Source Software

Aug 05, 2025
TechCrunch
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Summary

Google's AI bug hunter Big Sleep, developed by DeepMind and Project Zero, uncovers 20 security vulnerabilities in widely used open source software like FFmpeg and ImageMagick, marking a milestone in automated vulnerability discovery through artificial intelligence.

Key Points

  • Google's AI-powered bug hunter Big Sleep finds 20 security vulnerabilities in open source software
  • Big Sleep, developed by DeepMind and Project Zero, reported flaws in software like FFmpeg and ImageMagick
  • The findings demonstrate automated vulnerability discovery through AI is becoming a reality

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