Google freezes open source bug bounty after surge of AI-generated submissions
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-10-05
Google has frozen its open source bug bounty program, citing a "significant rise" in AI-generated submissions. Low-quality AI slop reports are overwhelming bug bounty pipelines, forcing the company to pause intake. The move highlights how AI automation is disrupting security community operations.
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