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published_at: "2026-10-04T20:31:07.000Z"
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# Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions

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**Published:** 2026-10-04T20:31:07.000Z
**Category:** Industry
**Topics:** google, open\-source

## Summary

AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/04/google-froze-its-open-source-bug-bounty-program-due-to-a-significant-rise-in-ai-submissions/>)