Google Pauses Open Source Bug Bounty Program Due to AI Submissions
The pause shows how AI generated noise can overwhelm security systems and force major tech companies to halt vulnerability reporting.
• Google paused its open source bug bounty program on October 1.
• The company cited a significant rise in invalid automated submissions and AI hallucinations.
• Google promised an update on the program status in the first quarter of 2027.
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