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AI Tools Uncover 45,000+ Software Flaws, Posing New Patching Challenges

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRepublic ·

Over 45,000 software vulnerabilities were reported in the past year, driven partly by AI-powered security tools that find flaws faster. This surge creates patching burdens for IT teams and raises concerns about offensive use of the same AI techniques. The trend underscores a dual-edged impact of AI on cybersecurity.

Meridian48 take
The numbers highlight AI's role in both defense and offense, but the real story is whether enterprises can keep up with the patching pace.
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