Apple Reverses Age-Old Patch Policy to Keep Up With AI

Apple is shifting its security patching strategy to a more frequent, independent release model in response to the accelerating pace of AI-driven attacks. Historically, Apple bundled security updates with major OS releases, but now acknowledges that attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities faster than patches can be developed and deployed. This change is driven by the increasing use of AI to identify and weaponize zero-day vulnerabilities, highlighting a critical shift in the cybersecurity landscape and the need for faster response times.