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(Google Announces Updates to its Vulnerability Rewards Program)
**MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.** – Google announced significant changes to its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) today. The VRP pays security researchers for finding flaws in Google products. This update aims to improve security across Google’s technologies. It especially focuses on artificial intelligence. Google wants to encourage more research into AI safety.
The program now covers a wider range of potential problems. It explicitly includes AI safety issues. These are flaws specific to AI systems. Examples include data theft through AI models. Another example is manipulating AI models to act badly. The program also covers traditional security bugs. These are problems like hacking into systems or stealing data. Google wants researchers to find all these issues.
Google is increasing the money paid for finding bugs. The maximum reward is now $151,515. This amount matches the date Google was founded. Higher rewards are possible for exceptional discoveries. Google believes this money motivates researchers. It helps protect users better.
Google introduced a new part called the kCTF VRP. This is for its Kubernetes-based Capture the Flag infrastructure. It offers specific rewards for attacking this system. Google also launched the new AI Safety and Security Alignment program. This program targets fundamental problems in AI safety. It addresses issues beyond typical hacking.
(Google Announces Updates to its Vulnerability Rewards Program)
These updates show Google’s commitment to security. They reflect the changing digital world. Google relies on external researchers. These experts help find weaknesses before bad actors do. Google appreciates their vital contributions. The company believes these changes will strengthen its defenses. Google urges security experts to participate. They can help make technology safer for everyone. Details are available on Google’s security blog.