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Comment author: PhilGoetz 01 August 2015 07:46:21PM *  11 points [-]

Mostly, "provably secure" means all layers, unless there's a fair bit of fine print with it.

I don't think that's possible. Then "provably secure" would have to include a proof that our model of physics is correct and complete.

More generally, a "proof" is something done within a strictly-defined logic system. By definition it makes assumptions, and proves something given those assumptions.

Comment author: cousin_it 03 August 2015 07:43:59AM *  9 points [-]

Then "provably secure" would have to include a proof that our model of physics is correct and complete.

And also a proof that Bob from accounting can't be convinced to let the AI use his phone for a minute. That's a very tall order.

Comment author: Autolykos 05 August 2015 09:36:05AM 1 point [-]

Yup. Layer 8 issues are a lot harder to prevent than even Layer 1 issues :)