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Google pauses open source bug bounty program due to surge in invalid AI-generated reports

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04 Oct 2026
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Google pauses open source bug bounty program due to surge in invalid AI-generated reports

Google has paused its Open Source Software Vulnerability Rewards Program starting October 1, 2026, due to a significant increase in automated bug reports generated by AI, many of which were invalid or contained hallucinations. This surge overwhelmed Google engineers and open source maintainers, prompting the company to halt the program until early 2027. Participants are encouraged to engage with Google's other bug bounty programs in the meantime. The pause highlights challenges in managing AI-driven submissions in cybersecurity efforts.

While Google has paused its Open Source Software Vulnerability Rewards Program due to a surge in AI-generated bug reports, Alphabet Inc Class A shares (GOOGL) on Pluang are trading at USD 343.50 as of Oct 05, 2026 03:41 WIB, up 1.56% for the day. This price sits closer to its 52-week high of USD 402.62 than its low of USD 236.59, reflecting relatively strong market performance despite the program's temporary halt. The stock's market cap stands at $4.18 trillion, indicating Alphabet's significant scale in the media sector.

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