Sam Altman was wrong: AI didn't defeat auth. Single factors did

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Aug 13, 2025 15:50
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The article argues that contrary to Sam Altman's claims, AI has not rendered authentication obsolete; instead, vulnerabilities in single-factor authentication remain the primary issue. It emphasizes that improving authentication security requires addressing these basic weaknesses rather than relying solely on AI advancements. This highlights the need for robust, multi-factor authentication solutions alongside AI innovation in security.

Article URL: https://stytch.com/blog/ai-didnt-defeat-auth-single-factor-did/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44890057 Points: 2 # Comments: 0