Chainguard coalition uses AI to fix open-source flaws

Chainguard has launched the Athena coalition, leveraging artificial intelligence to proactively identify and address vulnerabilities in open-source software. This initiative aims to patch security flaws before malicious actors can exploit them, significantly enhancing the security posture of widely used open-source components. By employing AI, the coalition seeks to automate the detection and remediation process, offering a more robust defense against emerging cyber threats in the open-source ecosystem. The move is expected to bolster trust and security for developers and organizations relying on open-source solutions.