Minicrypt
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A hypothetical world in which public-key encryption is impossible.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by security coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 6Simon Willison·10/9/2026securityMatthew Green Warns AI Could Disrupt Public-Key Cryptography Confidence
Matthew Green argued that there is a small but non-zero chance AI could trigger a cryptographic crisis, potentially leading to loss of confidence in current public-key encryption algorithms. He said the mismatch between the speed of AI-driven surprises and the slower pace of standards replacement means preparation has to happen in advance.