A project aimed at running the Linux operating system on the PlayStation 5 has come to a standstill after a vulnerability in the console's hypervisor was discovered and reported. The hypervisor is a crucial component that manages how different operating systems interact with the hardware. The vulnerability was found by a group of amateur developers, sometimes called "slop kiddies," who used artificial intelligence tools to generate code and uncover the flaw. These developers reportedly sold the information to Sony through its bug bounty program, which rewards individuals for identifying and reporting security issues. The project was led by Andy Nguyen, a well-known figure in the homebrew development community, who had previously worked on hacking the PlayStation Vita. Nguyen had been using a vulnerability in the PS5's hypervisor to run Linux on the console, which would allow users to run Steam and other PC-based games. However, after the vulnerability was fixed by Sony in response to the report, the project's progress on newer PS5 models has effectively been halted. Nguyen expressed disappointment with the current state of the hacking community, noting that it has shifted from a group of skilled researchers to individuals who rely heavily on large language models—AI systems that generate text or code—without fully understanding the underlying technology. He had discovered the same vulnerability earlier and was using it for his project, but the amateur developers opted to report it to Sony, possibly due to the financial incentives offered by the bug bounty program. The project had previously worked on first-generation PS5 units and the "Slim" version of the console, which had firmware versions ranging from 3.00 to 7.61. However, the upcoming PS5 Pro, which was expected to be supported until 2027, may not be compatible with Linux due to the fixed vulnerability. Nguyen has not removed his project data from GitHub, leaving it available for others to potentially continue. Without new vulnerabilities in the current firmware, reviving the project seems unlikely.