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Patch Tuesday, May 2026 Edition

Artificial intelligence platforms may be just as susceptible to social engineering as human beings, but they are proving remarkably good at finding security vulnerabilities in human-made computer code. That reality is on full display this month with some of the more widely-used software makers — including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla and Oracle — fixing near record volumes of security bugs, and/or quickening the tempo of their patch releases.
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OpenAI launches Daybreak to combat cyber threats

The cybersecurity initiative uses AI to find and patch vulnerabilities. Unlike Anthropic’s Mythos, Daybreak is widely available.
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SAP creates single platform for building, deploying enterprise AI

The release of SAP Business AI Platform and SAP Autonomous Suite follows a series of acquisitions by the ERP giant to bolster its data foundation. 
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OpenAI spins up standalone consulting business

The model builder acquired applied AI engineering firm Tomoro to help staff the $4 billion venture.
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Culture is critical for AI project success

Only 1 in 5 workers are operating within an AI “sweet spot” of skills and proper infrastructure, according to a Microsoft report.
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JUPITER supercomputer breaks world record with 50-qubit quantum simulation

Scientists in Germany have pulled off a staggering computing feat by fully simulating a 50-qubit quantum computer for the first time ever using Europe’s new exascale supercomputer, JUPITER. The breakthrough shatters the previous 48-qubit record and highlights just how powerful next-generation supercomputers have become.
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Trend Micro’s enterprise unit shuts Sydney engineering team

Exclusive: R&D moved to Asia.
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U.S. Bank shifts critical apps to AWS for AI push

The financial services firm joins a growing list of banks looking to upgrade foundational infrastructure to better support AI initiatives.
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AI used to develop working zero-day exploit, researchers warn

A report by GTIG shows threat groups are increasingly leveraging AI to scale attacks. The exploitation attempt was disclosed and patched, preventing a mass incident.
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Researchers say AI chatbots may blur the line between reality and delusion

A new study suggests AI chatbots may do more than spread misinformation — they can actively strengthen a user’s false beliefs. Because conversational AI often validates and builds on what users say, it can make distorted memories, conspiracy theories, or delusions feel more believable and emotionally real. Researchers warn that AI companions may be especially risky for isolated or vulnerable people seeking reassurance and connection.
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