AI Boosts Security Update Cycle Amid Faster Vulnerability Exploitation

Tech companies are shortening the time between discovering vulnerabilities and delivering security updates as AI helps hackers find and exploit software flaws faster. Google has shortened Chrome's release cycle from four weeks to two, while Apple is releasing some security fixes before broader iOS updates. Microsoft is expanding AI use to identify vulnerabilities earlier and speed up fixes. This change is driven by the shrinking window to fix vulnerabilities, as AI tools can help developers and attackers analyze code and identify weaknesses quickly.