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importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-04T20:31:07Z

Google Suspends Open Source Bug Bounty Program Amid Surge in AI-Generated Submissions

Google has suspended its Open Source Software Vulnerability Rewards Program due to a significant increase in invalid AI-generated submissions, which include hallucinations and automated reports. The pause, effective October 1, 2026, aims to address the challenges posed by automated tools overwhelming the review process.

AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.

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