AI Tools Boost Security — If Used Wisely

Smart contract developers and auditors told Cointelegraph that artificial intelligence usage in programming will make crypto safer despite earlier reports suggesting that AI-generated code may introduce new security risks.

A November 2024 report by the Center for Security and Emerging Technology warned that AI-assisted programming can be detrimental for cybersecurity. The paper suggests that AI generates insecure code, and models themselves are vulnerable to attacks and manipulation.

The researchers also noted that generated code may have downstream…