Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin isn’t buying the idea that AI will tip the scales in favor of hackers. In his view, advanced artificial intelligence models could actually become a powerful ally for cybersecurity—helping to secure not just code, but entire systems, including databases, networks, and even supply chains.

Buterin’s Take

Buterin argues that AI can be used to assess security at the infrastructure level. Instead of just scanning isolated chunks of code, he envisions a holistic approach where AI analyzes how different parts of a system connect—from data storage and network perimeters to the logistics of component delivery.

Broad System Checks Over Narrow Audits

He describes a shift toward comprehensive resilience checks: AI models should help spot risks in configurations, integrations, and operational processes that go way beyond just reviewing source code. This perspective recognizes that vulnerabilities can crop up not only in code, but across infrastructure and supply chains as well.

Buterin Is All-In

Buterin added that keeping about 90% of his net worth in crypto is basically a bet on this scenario—where AI ramps up protection and helps keep entire ecosystems secure.