Google gives developers an AI bug hunter that also writes patches

Google has launched a preview of CodeMender, an AI agent that scans code for security flaws, confirms they are exploitable, and generates fixes for developers to review. The company says the tool is a response to attackers using AI to accelerate their work, aiming to help defenders move at the same speed with automated remediation.

Google has launched a preview of CodeMender, an AI agent built to scan code for security flaws, confirm they are exploitable, and generate fixes for developers to review. Source: Google The company describes it as a response to attackers who are already using AI to speed up their work, arguing that defenders need automation that moves at the same speed. “CodeMender can help you advance from passive scanning to automated code remediation, and reduce zero-day … More https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/24/google-codemender-ai-agent-code-security/ The post Google gives developers an AI bug hunter that also writes patches https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/24/google-codemender-ai-agent-code-security/ appeared first on Help Net Security https://www.helpnetsecurity.com .