Google Suspends Open Source Bug Bounty Program Due to Surge in AI Submissions
Google has temporarily frozen its open source bug bounty program until 2027 due to a massive surge in automated and invalid AI-generated vulnerability reports.
Google has temporarily halted its open source software bug bounty program due to a significant increase in invalid and erroneous vulnerability reports generated by AI tools.
Reason for Program Suspension
Google announced that its open source software bug bounty program has been paused due to submissions driven by artificial intelligence. The company stated that this decision stems from a severe increase in automated submissions, the vast majority of which are invalid.
Future Plans and Updates
Regarding the program, which was paused as of October 1, Google has committed to sharing a new update in the first quarter of 2027. Throughout this process, participants are encouraged to explore the company's other bug bounty programs.