OpenAI Launches EVMbench: AI Tool to Audit Ethereum Smart Contracts for Security

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research lab led by Sam Altman, has introduced a new benchmarking tool named 'EVMbench' designed to evaluate the capabilities of AI in securing cryptocurrency smart contracts. The tool specifically targets the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystem, which underpins a vast majority of decentralized applications and DeFi protocols. EVMbench creates a standardized test suite to assess how well AI models can identify vulnerabilities, bugs, and potential exploits within smart contract code. This initiative aims to enhance the security and reliability of the blockchain space by leveraging advanced AI for automated auditing, potentially reducing risks and financial losses from smart contract hacks. The development highlights the growing intersection of AI and blockchain technology for improved safety standards.