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NHS England rushes to hide software over AI hacking fears
National Health Service rules state that all software created with public money should be publicly available, but fears of computer-hacking AI models like Mythos have prompted a change in policy
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NHS England has removed all of its internally developed software from public view, citing concerns that advanced artificial intelligence could be used to hack the code. The agency’s decision follows a history of making NHS software open‑source on GitHub, allowing other organisations to reuse and improve it at lower cost. Security specialists argue that the withdrawal is unnecessary and could hinder collaboration and innovation. The move reflects a broader debate over balancing cybersecurity with open‑source transparency.
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