Researchers warn AI could expose hidden loopholes in written law

No CVEs or software versions are involved. Ringe and Folkerts propose treating law as code, using LLMs to find statutory gaps, and cite German examples including an omitted statutory authority reference in an amendment to the Occupational Diseases Regulation (BKV) and a transit visa rule that may be invalid. They say they only disclosed gaps they believe could not cause serious harm. Commentators quoted say human verification is required and that legislatures usually correct gaps once found. The article describes no concrete defensive action beyond the authors' suggestion that lawmakers harden legislation, possibly with AI.

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