OpenAI quadruples bug bounty payouts to $172,000 for AI security
openai increases bug bounty payouts up to $172,000 for critical vulnerabilities in chatgpt and codex, aiming to boost security. this impacts outside researchers and the company's product security.
openai has increased its bug bounty payouts, with critical vulnerabilities in core products like chatgpt and codex now earning outside researchers up to $30,000. exceptional findings can net up to $100,000, and with quality, loyalty, and campaign bonuses, the total can reach roughly $172,000. the company has also introduced a five-tier loyalty program and time-limited campaigns with boosted payouts. anyone who reported a vulnerability in the last 30 days will get the difference between the old and new rates retroactively. this move aims to enhance security and puts openai in line with google's vulnerability rewards program.