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The article discusses the implications of AI in cybersecurity, particularly after critical vulnerabilities in PHP were discovered. It highlights how governments rushed to shut down public sites to prevent exploitation. Paul Krugman warns of a potential oligarchy in the digital space, where only those on a whitelist can access certain sites. However, the author argues that AI can also correct vulnerabilities and that the real issue lies in who adopts these technologies faster. The concentration of power among a few tech giants raises concerns about security and accessibility for smaller entities. The piece calls for political solutions to ensure open-source software security and a shared public service for rapid updates.