A big potential security flaw was just spotted in Apple chips and it all has to do with AI development — “LeftoverLocals” vulnerability could give...

[iMore.com]

LeftoverLocals, a new vulnerability with many GPUs, including those in Apple devices, has just been found and may put some devices at risk when using AI.

A big potential security flaw was just spotted in Apple chips and it all has to do with AI development — “LeftoverLocals” vulnerability could give... : Read more

 

[Wotchered]

Question is, which apps are using AI and maybe putting us at risk ? and the same question about browsers ??

 

[EdwinG]

Question is, which apps are using AI and maybe putting us at risk ? and the same question about browsers ??

The simple answer is pretty much all apps.

All the apps use the GPU, if only to display an output. This vulnerability has much more nuance, like it requires executing code locally on the device.