Google fixes over 1,000 Chrome security bugs in June using AI
In June 2024, Google patched a record number of security vulnerabilities—1,072—in the latest two versions of its Chrome browser. This marked an exponential increase compared to the previous 23 releases over the past two years, which had fixed only 1,036 bugs combined. The surge in bug fixes is attributed to AI-powered tools like Gemini and large language models (LLMs), which have transformed vulnerability discovery into a more automated process. Google’s Chrome director of engineering, Doug Turner, stated that LLMs are fundamentally changing the economics of cybersecurity by enabling faster identification and resolution of flaws. The company shared data showing an exponential rise in bug fixes with each new version release since 2024. Microsoft has also reported a similar trend, citing AI as a key factor behind its record number of patched vulnerabilities this year. Apple, however, does not appear to be experiencing the same rapid increase in security flaw resolution. Independent data suggests Apple fixed around 482 bugs by mid-2026—roughly on pace with previous years but without showing exponential growth.
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