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Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions

TechCrunch / 04 October 2026 / 1h ago
Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions
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AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.
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