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Research·Aug 5·all news from August 5, 2026

The Most Dangerous AI Hacking Techniques Still Have Humans in the Loop

Security researcher James Kettle found that while artificial intelligence can automate parts of cyberattacks, its most effective hacking techniques still require human guidance to succeed. This experiment demonstrates that current AI models function best as assistants rather than autonomous threats, as human oversight remains necessary to navigate complex security vulnerabilities.

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