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Economist Paul Krugman argues that AI-assisted discovery of software vulnerabilities could make the open internet harder to defend, potentially pushing organisations towards restricted digital networks. He points to recent reports of vulnerabilities found in PHP, and warns that rapid patching may not keep pace with attempts to exploit flaws.

Krugman’s forecast is an argument, not evidence that a shift to gated networks is inevitable. But the trade-off he raises is concrete: tighter access controls could improve security while making online services less open and convenient. The internet may yet acquire a front gate, and nobody should expect the queue to be charming.

Discuss: If AI makes vulnerabilities easier to find and exploit, would you accept a less open internet for better security, or is that too high a price?

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