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AI Tool Finds Critical Bugs in OpenVM's Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

An AI-powered security tool discovered multiple vulnerabilities in OpenVM's ZKVM, a zero-knowledge virtual machine. The bugs could compromise the integrity of zero-knowledge proofs used in blockchain applications. The findings highlight AI's growing role in auditing complex cryptographic systems.

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The discovery underscores that even cutting-edge cryptographic code is not immune to bugs, and AI-assisted auditing is becoming a necessity for security-critical infrastructure.
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