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Security vulnerability reports have exploded since AI models started hunting for bugs
AI-powered bug-hunting programs drive security vulnerability reports to record highs, with June 2026 seeing 1,500 high-severity CVEs across 21 organizations.
Epoch AI reports a sharp rise in security vulnerability reports. In June 2026, 21 organizations reported about 1,500 high-severity and critical CVEs, more than 3.5 times the previous monthly record. The surge lines up with the launch of AI-powered bug-hunting programs.
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