Bitcoin Core changes security rules as AI makes finding code bugs dangerously easy

Bitcoin Core has tightened its vulnerability-disclosure rules as AI tools make it easier to identify bugs, including flaws that could threaten funds or network reliability. The changes aim to encourage timely reporting while limiting public disclosure of serious issues until fixes are available. The shift reflects a broader security challenge: AI can accelerate both defensive auditing and the discovery of exploitable weaknesses. For Bitcoin, stronger disclosure practices may reduce the risk that newly found vulnerabilities are exploited before the network can respond.