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Software security vulnerabilities found in popular tech products in 2026 are expected to be about twice the number found in 2025, a surge market participants attribute mainly to advances in AI. The US National Vulnerability Database shows 45,207 vulnerabilities recorded from January through Monday, approaching 2025's full-year total after 2025 set a record. Oracle (ORCL.N) said its July fixes addressed 1,449 vulnerabilities versus 309 in the same month a year earlier; Microsoft (MSFT.O) disclosed 642 in July, nearly five times the year-earlier count; Google (GOOG.O) fixed 433 in a recent Chrome update versus 11 a year earlier. SentinelOne research scientist Gabriel Shapiro said AI tools are increasing the ability to find software bugs; Google Chrome engineering director Doug Turner said vulnerabilities are now being found at "unprecedented scale and speed" due to AI model progress and related investment.

U.S. Trade Representative Greer said negotiations with Mexico aim to ensure balanced trade.