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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 has completely suspended its Open Source Software Vulnerability Reward Program (OSS VRP) as of October 1, citing a surge in fake bug reports automatically generated by AI. Google directly stated in posts on X (formerly Twitter) and the program's official website that "the number of automated submissions has increased significantly, and the majority of them are invalid." The suspension took effect on October 1. The OSS VRP is a specializ…

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Google pauses open source bug bounty program as AI-generated reports pile up

The pause highlights the challenge of balancing AI advancements with effective vulnerability management, impacting open source security efforts.

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

AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.

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Tom's Hardware broke the news on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
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