Hacking attempts rise after flaws found in program affecting 70 percent of websites
Governments around the world are rushing to implement safety measures after AI technology found 'severe' vulnerabilities in a key programming language…
NPR reports: Governments around the world are rushing to implement safety measures after AI technology found 'severe' vulnerabilities in a key programming language called PHP.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include AI, PHP and Yong Teck Lim.
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