AI Uncovers 13-Year-Old Chrome Security Bug
petrusenko_max · x · 2026-08-01
In June 2026, Google fixed more Chrome security vulnerabilities than in the previous two years combined using AI tools like Gemini and a DeepMind-built agent. Notably, the AI discovered a 13-year-old sandbox escape bug that allowed local file access.
This breakthrough highlights AI's significant edge in uncovering deeply hidden vulnerabilities, demonstrating a shift towards AI-driven cybersecurity defense mechanisms.
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