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- PCWorld reports that Microsoft is now using AI to identify Windows security vulnerabilities before hackers can exploit them, responding to the rise of AI-driven attacks.
- This proactive approach will result in more frequent security updates during monthly Patch Tuesday releases, with human developers maintaining oversight to verify AI findings.
- Microsoft’s updated secure software development model aims to stay ahead of evolving AI-powered threats while strengthening Windows security infrastructure.
Microsoft just announced via a Windows Experience blog post that the company is now using AI to identify potential security issues in Windows earlier in the development process.
According to the company, this will result in a greater number of security updates included in each month’s security release, also known as “Patch Tuesdays.” The story was first reported by The Verge.
The context for this is that both security researchers and cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to find and exploit vulnerabilities in all kinds of software, including operating systems like Windows. This sudden spike in AI-driven exploits and security has contributed to serious security flaws being detected more quickly and more frequently.
As part of this change, Microsoft is also updating its secure software development model to better account for AI-driven attack methods.
At the same time, Microsoft emphasizes that AI won’t replace its developers. Humans will continue to review code, verify AI findings, and make decisions on which security updates to deploy.
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This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC för Alla and was translated and localized from Swedish.