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Websites go down worldwide after AI finds critical PHP flaw
Original: Some websites shut down globally as operators address PHP issue after AI finds critical flaw
Websites around the world experienced outages as operators rushed to address a critical vulnerability in PHP, the widely used server-side programming language that powers a large share of the web. The flaw was reportedly discovered with the help of AI tools, prompting emergency patches and temporary shutdowns while fixes were applied. The incident highlights both the value of AI in finding security weaknesses and the fragility of infrastructure that depends on a single shared technology.
Why now: The combination of AI discovering a serious security flaw and widespread website outages makes it a major tech security story.
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- Some websites shut down globally as operators address PHP issue after AI finds critical flaw · ABC7 Chicago
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