Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions
techcrunch.comAnthony Ha
Google has temporarily halted its open-source bug bounty program due to a surge in AI-generated submissions. The freeze addresses an influx of low-quality reports, likely created by automated AI tools rather than legitimate security researchers.
Why it mattersThis signals a growing problem affecting security research programs: AI-generated spam is drowning out genuine vulnerability reports, making it harder for companies to identify real security issues and slower for researchers to get legitimate findings reviewed.
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