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You did this with an AI and you do not understand what you're doing here (hackerone.com)

1178 points by redbell · 307 days ago · 542 comments on HN

Article summary

The article appears to discuss a situation where someone used AI to generate a bug report, which was then submitted to a bounty program, but the report was found to be unhelpful and a waste of time. The submission was likely generated using a language model, and the person who submitted it may not have fully understood the issue. The incident highlights the potential drawbacks of relying on AI-generated content without proper human oversight. The discussion revolves around the implications of this event and the broader topic of AI-generated content in the tech industry.

Main themes

  • AI-generated content
  • Tech industry
  • Bug bounty programs
  • Language models
  • Human oversight

What commenters say

  • The increasing use of AI-generated content is leading to a waste of time and resources for humans who have to review and validate it.
  • Some people believe that AI-generated content can be helpful, but it needs to be used responsibly and with proper human oversight.
  • The pressure to increase velocity and productivity with AI tools can lead to humans being squeezed and reduced to being fall guys for when the AI screws up.
  • There needs to be a competent human in the loop to review and validate AI-generated content, as automation alone is not sufficient.
  • The use of AI-generated content is not unique to bug bounty programs, but is a broader issue in the tech industry.
  • Some argue that the benefits of AI-generated content are outweighed by the drawbacks, and that it is not a net positive for the industry.
  • Others believe that AI-generated content can be useful, but it requires a human to sign off on the work and take responsibility for its quality.
  • The reliance on AI-generated content can lead to a lack of accountability and a diffusion of responsibility, making it difficult to identify and fix problems.