The Xz Backdoor and the AI Peer-Review Crisis
The 404 Media Podcast
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The Backdoor Incident in XZ Utils
This chapter discusses the discovery of a backdoor in XZ utils, inserted by a trusted maintainer, and its connection to SSH encryption. It explores the implications of such vulnerabilities in open source software and the challenges of governance and maintenance in critical projects like X you Tills. The dynamics within the project's listserv communication and suspicions surrounding a potential plan to grant unwarranted authority for updates add complexity to the situation.
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