AI Finds Software Flaw That Could Affect 70% of Websites as Governments and Companies Race to Patch

Summary

An artificial intelligence system discovered a software vulnerability that could affect 70% of websites worldwide, PBS reports. Governments and corporations worked throughout the night to update software and patch the flaw. NPR reports that the AI found 'severe' vulnerabilities in PHP, a key programming language, that governments around the world are rushing to address with safety measures, and that hacking attempts have risen since the flaws were found.

Timeline

1. PBS

   22 Oct 2026, 12:51 UTCSource ↗

   PBS reports that AI discovered a software vulnerability that could impact 70% of websites worldwide, and that governments and corporations worked throughout the night to update software and patch it.

2. NPR

   23 Oct 2026, 09:37 UTCSource ↗

   NPR reports that governments around the world are rushing to implement safety measures after AI technology found 'severe' vulnerabilities in PHP, a key programming language, and that hacking attempts have risen after the flaws were found in a program affecting 70 percent of websites.