Security News > 2024 > May > Is an open-source AI vulnerability next?

Let's explore why open-source AI security is lacking and what security professionals can do to improve it.

First, it's essential to acknowledge that AI is not something different from software; it is software.

The challenges within the AI supply chain mirror those of the broader software supply chain, with added complexity when integrating large language models or machine learning models into organizational frameworks.

Recent research indicates an inverse relationship between the security posture of open-source AI software tools and their popularity.

Put simply, the more widely adopted an open-source AI tool or model, the greater the security vulnerabilities it may possess.

Security specifications: Advocate for greater transparency and accountability within the open-source community, demanding essential security metadata such as Software Bill of Materials, SLSA, and SARIF. Open-source security tools: Collaborate with companies that offer support for security projects, such as Allstar, GUAC, and in-toto attestations, to bear some liability while still benefiting from open-source innovation.

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