AI NewsGoogle Threat Intelligence Group Detects First Known Instance of AI-Developed Zero-Day Exploit in Action

Google Threat Intelligence Group Detects First Known Instance of AI-Developed Zero-Day Exploit in Action

8:11 PM IST · May 13, 2026

Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) shared a series of developments in the cybercrime space on Tuesday. The group highlighted that, currently, artificial intelligence (AI) is being used both as an engine for adversary operations and as a high-value target for attacks. The most concerning development is the first known instance where a threat actor used an AI-developed zero-day exploit. While the attack was foiled by the tech giant, this raises fresh concerns over AI bolstering hackers and threat actors.