https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-froze-its-open-source-bug-bounty-program-due-to-a-significant-rise-in-ai-submissionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-froze-its-open-source-bug-bounty-program-due-to-a-significant-rise-in-ai-submissionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-froze-its-open-source-bug-bounty-program-due-to-a-significant-rise-in-ai-submissions#u108227Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:21:53 +0000Google has temporarily halted product vulnerability submissions for its open-source software bug bounty program, citing a massive surge in automated and invalid AI-driven reports. The suspension, which began on October 1, blocks security researchers from submitting code flaws for projects like Go, Angular, and Protocol Buffers to receive financial rewards. Maintainers faced an overwhelming flood of hallucinations and invalid automated claims. Google stated the pause will last until 2027, though reports concerning supply chain compromises continue to be accepted.Why it mattersOpen-source securi