Security vulnerability reports have exploded since AI models started hunting for bugs

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. The article Security vulnerability reports have exploded since AI models started hunting for bugs appeared first on The Decoder .