Google Patches 151 Chrome Vulnerabilities, AI Influenced Discovery

TL;DR. Google's latest Chrome 148 update resolved 151 vulnerabilities, addressing critical flaws that could lead to remote code execution. - The update includes patches for 22 critical-severity bugs, with significant bug bounty payouts. - Many resolved flaws are use-after-free issues, enabling attackers to compromise systems. - AI use likely drove the surge in vulnerability discoveries, influencing Google's bounty adjustments.

• Chrome 148 update patches 151 security vulnerabilities, including 22 critical flaws.
• Critical vulnerabilities like use-after-free could allow remote code execution and system compromise.
• Google paid over 30,000 in bug bounties for ten external reports.
• AI use is cited as a reason for the increased number of vulnerability discoveries and bounty adjustments.

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