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Google Freezes Bug Bounty Program Due to AI Spam Surge
Google has reportedly paused its bug bounty program, which rewards security researchers for finding vulnerabilities, citing a surge in low-quality, AI-generated submissions. The flood of spammy reports is said to be overwhelming reviewers and drowning out genuine findings. The move has sparked debate among security researchers about how AI-generated noise is straining vulnerability disclosure programs across the industry.
Why now: The freeze highlights growing concerns that generative AI tools are flooding security programs with automated, low-effort reports.
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- Google Freezes Bug Bounty Program Due to AI Spam Surge · The Tech Buzz
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