Security · Updated 9 Oct, 08:32 pm IST

Cryptographer warns AI could break confidence in public-key encryption

Why it matters for readers: If you care about online security, know that experts see a small but meaningful risk from fast‑moving AI.

Matthew Green estimated a 1% chance we live in 'Minicrypt' and a 15% chance of losing confidence in public‑key algorithms.1
Green argued AI produces surprises much faster than humans can update or replace cryptographic standards.1
He recommended preparing ahead of time to recover from worst‑case cryptographic surprises.1

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