Google aims to eliminate Chrome restarts with dynamic patching technology

Google disclosed that it is working on a "dynamic patching" method that would let Chrome install updates without requiring a full browser restart. Leveraging AI-based security scanners, the firm has patched over a thousand bugs in recent versions, leading to a move toward a bi-weekly release schedule starting in September and the possibility of two weekly security updates. The goal is to shift the update burden away from users, who are vulnerable to "N-day" attacks that exploit uninstalled fixes.

In Chrome 150 for macOS, the browser can automatically restart when it detects an update while running in a windowless background state, ensuring a seamless session restore. Google envisions a continuously up-to-date browser that patches itself dynamically and restarts only at minimally disruptive times.