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Google freezes open-source bug bounty program amid flood of invalid AI slop

Google has suspended part of its Open Source Vulnerability Reward Program as of October 1, halting payouts for product vulnerability submissions after a flood of low-quality, AI-generated invalid reports overwhelmed the program. The move covers Google-maintained open-source projects, with the company citing the burden of triaging junk submissions. The change has drawn discussion among developers concerned about security reporting quality.

Why now: Google halted a major security research incentive because AI-generated junk reports were overwhelming its review process

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