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The new program focuses on vulnerabilities related to AI products.
Rewards range from $500 to $30,000.
Aaims to tackle past confusion concerning in-scope bugs and problems.
Google has launched a new bug bounty program aimed at addressing security flaws and bugs in products related to artificial intelligence (AI).
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On Monday, Google security engineering managers Jason Parsons and Zak Bennett said in a blog post that the new program, an extension of the tech giant's existing Abuse Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP), will incentivize researchers and bug bounty hunters to focus on "high-impact abuse issues and security vulnerabilities" in Google products and services.
Researchers have earned more than $430,000 since 2023, when Google's bug bounties expanded to include AI-related issues. Now, it is hoped that a standalone program will encourage even more reports -- which could be crucial for the tech giant as it continues to integrate AI into its digital product suite.
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