Developer warns that AI-generated code from Cursor introduces security flaws that pass human review
A developer reports that code generated by Cursor, an AI coding assistant, often contains security issues like hardcoded keys and dangerous queries that pass code review because the code looks clean. The post highlights a growing concern that AI-generated code may introduce vulnerabilities that traditional review processes fail to catch.
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