Chrome flaws jump to 100 as AI boosts bug hunting in

The content discusses a significant surge in the number of vulnerabilities discovered in Google Chrome, with reports indicating that the count rose to 100 by May 5, 2026. This spike is attributed to the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in vulnerability discovery. Google has acknowledged the role of AI in improving the speed and accuracy of identifying vulnerabilities within its software, although it has not confirmed the specific AI models used.

Other companies like Mozilla and Microsoft have also benefited from AI in discovering vulnerabilities in their respective products. Additionally, Google's AI tools such as CodeMender are designed to assist in identifying and remediating vulnerabilities in code.