What is AI-driven code surge in AppSec?

It's the explosion of AI-generated code overwhelming traditional security scans — billions of lines yearly, packed with hidden vulns.

How is Black Duck responding to AI code risks?

They're building AI-powered scanners that analyze code during generation, integrating SBOMs and shift-left policies to catch flaws early.

Will AI replace AppSec teams?

No — it amps them. Humans handle policy, AI does the grunt scanning, but oversight stays crucial.

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AI Code Boom Overwhelms AppSec — Black Duck CEO Sounds Alarm

AI coding assistants cranked out 16 billion lines of code in 2023 alone. That's forcing a frantic rethink in application security, says Black Duck's Jason Schmitt.

Threat Digest Apr 03, 2026 3 min read 13 views

AI code generation flooding application security pipelines with vulnerabilities

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AI generated 16B lines of code in 2023, flooding AppSec pipelines with vulns. 𝕏
Traditional scanners can't keep pace; shift-left AI tools like Black Duck's are essential. 𝕏
By 2026, 70% of breaches may stem from AI code — time to evolve now. 𝕏

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