Google says criminal hackers used AI to find a major software flaw

Hacker News users debated a New York Times report claiming criminal hackers used AI to uncover a major software flaw.

Commenters questioned whether the story showed true AI-driven hacking or mostly repeated company claims and marketing framing.

The thread also turned to the reporter’s background and credibility, with skepticism about the evidence behind the article.

The debate reflects broader uncertainty about how capable AI tools really are in offensive cybersecurity.