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AI model GPT-5.6 "Sol" used to build Chrome exploit in 6 days

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A cybersecurity firm named Xbow Vision Evaluation Benchmark (XBOW) successfully developed a comprehensive exploit for Google Chrome in just six days, utilizing the GPT-5.6 "Sol" model. This exploit, which cost approximately $40,000 in compute resources, was then presented to Google, who awarded XBOW the maximum bounty of $250,000 for the vulnerability. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates AI's accelerating capability in discovering complex software vulnerabilities, potentially shortening exploit development timelines.

RANK_REASON The item describes the use of an AI model to discover a significant security vulnerability, which falls under research and safety. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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AI model GPT-5.6 "Sol" used to build Chrome exploit in 6 days

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    XBOW used GPT-5.6 Sol to build a full-chain Chrome exploit in six days for $40,000 in compute. Google paid the maximum $250,000 bounty. # AI # Cybersecurity htt

    XBOW used GPT-5.6 Sol to build a full-chain Chrome exploit in six days for $40,000 in compute. Google paid the maximum $250,000 bounty. # AI # Cybersecurity https:// deafnews.it/en/article/from-si x-months-to-six-days-gpt-56-sol-built-the-250000-chrome-exploit

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