Google is working on Chrome updates that don’t require restarts
Google is developing 'dynamic patching' for the Chrome browser to allow security updates to be applied without requiring a full user restart. The company aims to increase update frequency to combat AI-powered cyberattacks while minimizing disruption to the user experience.
Why it matters
Improving browser security without forcing restarts addresses a major pain point for users while keeping software resilient against evolving digital threats.
Google is working on a way to apply Chrome updates without requiring you to restart your browser. In a post on Thursday, Google outlines its approach to bug fixes in the age of AI, while noting that it’s trying to make updates less disruptive by “investing in ‘dynamic patching’ that will eliminate the need for a full browser restart.”
According to Google, AI-powered security tools have already helped the company find and fix dozens of bugs. Chrome 149 and 150, for example, contained 1,072 bug fixes, exceeding the number of patches in the past 23 major releases combined. That’s part of the reason why Chrome is switching to a two-week release cycle starting in September with security updates in between. However, Google says it’s considering introducing two weekly security updates to counter “fast-moving AI-powered attacks.”
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