Matt Knight, OpenAI's VP of security products and research, discusses with Joel de la Garza from a16z how AI is being used to enhance security measures. Knight recounts the evolution from GPT-3, which was inadequate for security automation, to current models capable of discovering vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. He introduces Aardvark, an AI agent that autonomously identifies, validates, and patches zero-day vulnerabilities in code, even in highly audited systems like OpenSSH. The conversation explores the potential of AI in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity, emphasizing its role in augmenting human capabilities and democratizing access to advanced security tools, particularly for under-resourced open-source projects. Knight and de la Garza address the cybersecurity talent shortage and the importance of continuous, proactive security measures, highlighting the potential for AI to level the playing field against sophisticated threat actors.
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