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Bug Bounty Programs Evolve as AI-Generated Reports Flood In
The curl bug bounty program came to a close on January 31, 2026, after being overwhelmed by a flood of low-quality, AI-generated reports that made it harder to identify real vulnerabilities. Fortunately, the program's maintainer reported a partial recovery, with confirmed vulnerabilities rebounding to 15%-16% and researchers continuing to uncover genuine issues amidst the noise.