Microsoft warned that AI will increase the frequency of security patches for Windows and related products. Pavan Davuluri, executive vice president for Windows + Devices, wrote in a Thursday post that AI helps defenders discover more issues, resulting in higher volumes of updates per release. Microsoft is revising its internal processes to incorporate AI for vulnerability detection across the Windows codebase. The company noted that its automated patching tools can help customers keep pace with the increased number of patches. Davuluri said investment in these tools is justified because AI enables faster pattern recognition, risk prioritization, and broader vulnerability discovery. He added that Microsoft uses a multi‑model agentic scanning harness called MDASH, which runs on dedicated cloud infrastructure, scans critical binaries, and validates findings through debate among multiple AI models before a Windows‑specific prove pipeline eliminates false positives. This approach allows Microsoft to handle a larger volume of potential vulnerabilities and shorten the review window, reducing the exposure window for zero‑day exploits. Oracle announced that its AI bug‑finding capabilities will add a monthly critical patch dump to its quarterly security update schedule. VMware introduced Express Patches, which can be applied independently and more frequently than standard product updates without requiring a prior upgrade. The ability of administrators to implement the additional patches promptly remains an open question.