I think we might lose public key cryptography
Cryptographer Matthew Green discusses concerns regarding the long-term security of standardized public-key cryptography. He suggests that reliance on a limited set of mathematical problems may be a vulnerability as AI and new analytical methods evolve.
Why it matters
The potential failure of current encryption standards would have catastrophic implications for global digital security, finance, and private communication.
Matthew Green on X: "I’ve had a few people write to ask me to follow up on a (reply!) tweet I wrote that’s gotten a lot of retweets. I considered deleting it just to avoid the headache, but I think that would make people more paranoid. So let me share my thoughts." / X
Matthew Green on X: "I’ve had a few people write to ask me to follow up on a (reply!) tweet I wrote that’s gotten a lot of retweets. I considered deleting it just to avoid the headache, but I think that would make people more paranoid. So let me share my thoughts."
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