Google is developing Chrome updates that can be applied without needing a restart.

Google is developing a method to implement Chrome updates without needing to restart your browser. In a recent announcement, the company shared its strategy for addressing bugs in the AI era, emphasizing efforts to make updates less intrusive by investing in “dynamic patching,” which aims to eliminate the necessity for a complete browser restart.

The tech giant noted that AI-driven security tools have already enabled them to identify and resolve numerous bugs. For instance, Chrome versions 149 and 150 included a staggering 1,072 bug fixes, surpassing the total number of patches from the previous 23 major releases combined. This surge in fixes is part of the reason Chrome is shifting to a two-week release cycle starting in September, with additional security updates planned in between. Google is also contemplating the introduction of two weekly security updates to combat the rapid pace of AI-driven attacks.

To enhance the update process, Google is working to “shift the burden away” from users, who may be vulnerable to “N-day” attacks—these occur when hackers exploit newly released bug fixes that haven’t yet been applied to a user’s device.

In addition to dynamic patching, Google is exploring ways to automatically restart the browser at optimal times, ensuring a smooth session restoration. A version of this feature has already been implemented in Chrome 150 for macOS, where the browser can take advantage of a state in which applications continue running in the background even after all windows are closed. In this scenario, Chrome will automatically restart if it detects an update.

Google envisions a future where the browser is always up-to-date—continuously and dynamically patched, with automatic restarts occurring during low-disruption periods.