Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions
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AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.
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Google halted its open source bug bounty program because AI-generated submissions surged.
Small business owners rely on secure software; a pause in bug bounty means potential vulnerabilities may go unpatched longer, increasing risk. It highlights how AI can flood security channels, making manual review harder and potentially delaying fixes.
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