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programmingSunday, June 28, 2026

Npm's security theater and the AI code crisis

Today's programming coverage circles two uncomfortable truths: npm's security measures aren't keeping up with AI-generated malware, and the flood of low-quality AI code is creating a new class divide among engineers. The common thread is that the tools we rely on, package registries, code review, even our own skills, are struggling to adapt to an era where code is cheap but trust is expensive.

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Security theater

The most pointed critique today targets npm's reactive security measures against a wave of AI-generated malware.

AI code crisis

Beyond supply chain attacks, the quality and sustainability of AI-generated code is under scrutiny from multiple angles.

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