04 June 2025 —
16:50 to
17:20 on
BigData & Cloud Stage
There are no black cats, broken mirrors or sudden storms to announce the news. Still, AI-generated code has become a double-edged sword, offering unparalleled productivity while quietly introducing vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
Whether through poisoned models, maliciously crafted to inject flaws or poor-quality training data, your trusted AI companion could be a Trojan horse. This talk unveils the dark side of AI in software development, exposing how attackers exploit AI to compromise open-source projects and infiltrate the software supply chain.Learn how bad actors leverage sophisticated techniques to embed security flaws in libraries you trust, and discover how untested, AI-generated solutions can open doors to catastrophic exploits. With real-world examples, We'll dissect how these attacks happen and offer strategies to safeguard your projects. In the battle for secure software, your tools could be your greatest weakness or your first line of defence. Prepare to confront the chilling truth about AI and your code.
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By
Steve Poole
[Java Developer — Independent]