CHINA'S 360 USES AI TO HUNT SOFTWARE VULNERABILITIES

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WED, APR 22, 2026

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Chinese cybersecurity firm 360 is deploying artificial intelligence to detect security flaws in mainstream software. The move positions the company as a direct competitor to AI safety firm Anthropic.

360, one of China's largest cybersecurity companies, is leveraging AI technology to identify vulnerabilities in widely deployed software applications. The approach mirrors Anthropic's focus on using advanced AI systems for security research and flaw detection. The development signals growing competition in the AI-powered cybersecurity space, with Chinese firms matching capabilities previously associated with Western counterparts. 360's use of AI for vulnerability hunting could accelerate the pace at which software flaws are discovered and potentially remediated. Both public and private sector organizations rely on identifying and patching vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. The application of AI to this process represents a significant shift in how security research is conducted at scale. The move underscores the broader trend of Chinese tech companies investing heavily in AI across multiple sectors, from consumer services to enterprise security infrastructure.

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