AI discovered a software vulnerability that could impact 70% of websites worldwide. The rush is on to patch it

A critical software vulnerability affecting a programming language used by approximately 70% of global websites was identified through AI-assisted discovery. In response, government agencies and corporations initiated urgent, overnight efforts to update systems and mitigate potential security risks.

While many government platforms remained operational following the discovery, the security issue resulted in temporary service outages for some public sector entities. The situation remains an active priority for organizations worldwide as they work to patch the underlying vulnerability.