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Apr 20, 2026 · Information Security

How Anthropic’s Opus Model Generates Real‑World Chrome Exploits and What It Means for Security

Anthropic’s Opus 4.6 model can automatically craft a working V8 JavaScript engine exploit for Chrome 138, costing $2,283 in API usage, which demonstrates how AI‑driven code generation is reshaping vulnerability research, shortening patch windows, and forcing a rethink of software security practices.