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Google freezes open source bug bounty over flood of AI reports

Original: Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions AI slop seems to be overwh

Google has paused its open source bug bounty program, citing a significant rise in AI-generated submissions. Low-quality, machine-written vulnerability reports are reportedly overwhelming security teams, wasting reviewer time and crowding out genuine findings. The move is being discussed as an example of AI slop straining vulnerability disclosure programs across the tech industry.

Why now: It highlights a new friction point between AI-generated content and security research programs, prompting debate about how bug bounty systems should adapt.

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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. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/10/04/goog le-froze-its-open-source-bug-bounty-program-due-to-a-significant-rise-in-ai-submissions/ #… · techwire@gamefan.net · 3

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