Microsoft is registering patches for a number of vulnerabilities, citing its use of artificial intelligence

Microsoft released a record number of security patches for Windows, Office and other technology product lines this week, citing the use of artificial intelligence to help detect code vulnerabilities.

The technology and cloud giant released patches for 570 security flaws on Tuesday as part of its scheduled monthly release of fixes, which security researchers have long dubbed “Patch Tuesday.”

At least two vulnerabilities are classified as Zero daysWhich means it was exploited before Microsoft was aware of it. one insect Impacting Windows Server allows hackers to escalate their privileges from limited user to system administrator. Another bug is affecting a SharePoint file sharing server, with the US government’s cybersecurity agency warning that hackers were also involved Actively exploit Bug for leveling organizations.

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The huge patch update comes a week later Microsoft said in a blog post They expect the usual batch of monthly security patches to be much higher than before. The company cited its use of artificial intelligence to help its employees detect previously undetected security bugs in its software.

“As AI helps defenders detect more issues, customers will see a greater volume of security updates included in each security release,” said Pavan Davuluri, president of Windows.

As AI models become more advanced and focus on cybersecurity issues, security researchers are using them to uncover vulnerabilities that may have been lurking in software code for years, if not longer. Portions of Microsoft’s Windows code date back decades.