Definition
The dangerous cycle where AI models can identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in code faster than human teams can patch them, compressing the window between vulnerability discovery and active exploitation from months to days or hours.
Why it matters
Traditional patching assumes humans will fix bugs within 30-90 days. When AI can weaponize vulnerabilities within days and autonomous attack agents can exploit them immediately, the entire reactive patching model breaks down. Enterprises must shift to continuous, AI-assisted hunting.