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A theoretical computer scientist, citing sources, says AI labs have

A theoretical computer scientist, citing sources, says AI labs have quietly started probing whether their models can break important cryptographic protocols

TL;DRAI researchers may be secretly testing if their models can crack encryption systems.

Why it matters: If AI breaks cryptography, all digital security—banking, secrets, privacy—becomes vulnerable overnight.

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