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How AI is ruining bug bounty programs in which tech firms pay millions for finding flaws

Generative AI is overwhelming bug bounty programs with a surge of fake and low-quality reports. This influx of automated submissions is forcing companies to shut down their programs, as cybersecurity professionals spend valuable time debunking non-existent flaws. The industry is

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How AI is ruining bug bounty programs in which tech firms pay millions for finding flawsGenerative AI is overwhelming bug bounty programs with a surge of fake and low-quality reports. This influx of automated submissions is forcing companies to shut down their programs, as cybersecurity professionals spend valuable time debunking non-existent flaws. The industry is
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