Ethical hacker Chompie warns AI tools threaten competitiveness in bug bounty competitions (bbc.com)

• Chompie won $70,000 at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 for hacking Nvidia and Linux systems.
• She warns that AI tools like Claude Mythos may soon surpass human hackers in finding vulnerabilities.
• Anthropic claims Mythos has discovered 1,600 vulnerabilities and is restricted to select governments.
• Orange Tsai is more optimistic, viewing AI as an assistant that accelerates research.
• Chompie argues responsible release of AI tools benefits defenders over attackers.

"Valentina Palmiotti (Chompie), top ethical hacker at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, warns that advanced AI tools like Claude Mythos will soon outperform human hackers in discovering software vulnerabilities. She won $70,000 but fears the 'sweet spot' where AI aids hackers is ending. Anthropic claims Mythos found 1,600 vulnerabilities. Fellow hacker Orange Tsai is more optimistic, seeing AI as an assistant. Chompie argues AI benefits defenders if released responsibly."