Data recently released by Google reveals that, with the aid of AI tools, a staggering 1,072 security vulnerabilities were addressed in Chrome versions 149 and 150. This figure dramatically surpasses the 1,036 vulnerabilities that were fixed cumulatively across 23 versions over the preceding two years. The Director of Chrome Engineering highlighted that large language models, such as Gemini, have automated and industrialized the process of vulnerability discovery. This advancement has significantly aided in the early identification and remediation of vulnerabilities.

In a parallel development, Microsoft also announced this month that it had utilized AI to patch a record-breaking 570 security vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, the number of vulnerabilities fixed by Apple in 2026 (Note: You may want to check the year, as 2026 seems to be a future projection and might not be accurate based on the context) remained on par with previous years. Currently, the pace at which vulnerabilities are discovered has accelerated markedly. Moreover, the speed at which defenders employ AI to rectify these vulnerabilities has emerged as a pivotal factor in determining who holds the upper hand in the ongoing cybersecurity battle.