AI tools raise risk for freelancers

AI tools raise risk for freelancers

The rapid rise of "vibe coding," a practice where users build applications by simply describing ideas to artificial intelligence (AI) tools that generate and execute code, is lowering barriers to cybercrime, which carries new vulnerabilities for Pakistan's growing freelance and IT export sector. Speaking about his recent findings on vulnerabilities in AI coding platforms, cybersecurity researcher Etizaz Mohsin told The Express Tribune that the s…

AI tools raise risks for freelancers

The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in software development, particularly through a trend known as “vibe coding” is introducing new cybersecurity risks for Pakistan’s expanding freelance and IT export industry. Vibe coding allows users to build applications by simply describing their ideas to AI tools, which then generate and execute the required code. While this has made development faster and more accessible, experts warn it is als…