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

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/security-vulnerability-reports-have-exploded-since-ai-models-started-hunting-for-bugs/>
> Published: 2026-07-03 16:49:47+00:00

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.

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