"But like everything else in life, there will always be a more powerful AI waiting in the wings to take out both protagonists and open a new chapter in the fight. Acclaimed author and enthusiastic Mac user Douglas Adams once posited that Deep Thought, the computer, told us the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything was 42, which only made sense once the question was redefined. But in today's era, we cannot be certain the computer did not hallucinate."
"But in today's era, we cannot be certain the computer did not hallucinate. Returning to Earth with a gentle bump, Jamf's latest security story should be seen as a warning to coders everywhere to be wary when using third-party code. Verify before you ship, because, as Adams also wrote: "A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.""
AI will eventually be used to combat AI, and increasingly powerful AIs will continue to emerge and overpower previous systems. Computational answers are only useful when paired with correct questions, and modern AI systems can hallucinate or produce misleading results. A recent Jamf security incident illustrates the tangible risk posed by unvetted third-party code. Developers must verify dependencies, audit external libraries, and exercise caution before shipping software. Attempts to design foolproof systems often fail because they underestimate human errors and unforeseen exploits. Vigilant supply-chain security and rigorous code review remain essential defenses against evolving AI-driven threats.
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