Google suspends open source bug bounty program due to increased AI-generated submissions

Oct 4, 2026

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Google has temporarily halted its open source bug bounty program, citing a significant increase in automated submissions that are mostly invalid. The program will remain paused until at least early 2027, while participants are directed to other bug bounty initiatives offered by Google.

Google paused its open source bug bounty program on October 1 due to a rise in AI-generated submissions.
The company reported that most of these submissions were invalid or contained inaccuracies.
Google plans to provide an update on the program in the first quarter of 2027.
Participants are encouraged to explore other bug bounty programs offered by Google during this pause.

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Google suspends open source bug bounty program due to increased AI-generated submissions

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