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Google Pauses Open Source Bug Bounty Program Due to Rise in AI Submissions

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Google has suspended its open source bug bounty program effective October 1, 2023, citing a significant increase in automated submissions that are mostly invalid. The company plans to provide an update on the program in the first quarter of 2027. This decision follows concerns from cybersecurity experts about the risks posed by AI-generated submissions.

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The open source bug bounty program has been paused until next year due to overwhelming invalid submissions.

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Confirmed Fact

Google paused its open source bug bounty program as of October 1, 2023.

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The pause is due to a significant rise in automated submissions, the vast majority of which are not valid.

Official Claim

Google will provide an update in the first quarter of 2027.

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Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions

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