# Vulnerability response: Built for humans, outpaced by machines. [CyberWire-X]

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Podcast: [CyberWire Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cyberwire-daily-454880)
Published: 2026-06-21T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/cyberwire-x/57/notes
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