OpenAI publishes blog on autonomous Linux kernel vulnerability pipeline
OpenAI published a blog post about an autonomous vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and patching pipeline in the Linux kernel, all on its own.
In a single run (which cost $1,213,430 in tokens), it found 2,308 potential vulnerabilities and managed to fully exploit 948 of them, showing just how powerful this tech can be.
OpenAI system costs $1,279 per exploit
The AI doesn't just spot problems: it also writes patches, though humans still have to approve them before anything goes live.
Compared to traditional bug bounties (where white-hat hackers can earn $20,000 to $70,000 in bug bounties), OpenAI's system costs about $1,279 per validated exploit, making it way more affordable.
With big names like Google also using similar tools, it's clear that AI is quickly becoming a key player in keeping our digital world safer.