“Google’s Spare Change: Now Rewarding You For Beating AI at Its Own Game!”
A Daring New Twist in Google’s VRP
So Google, the patron saint of search engines, has decided to revamp its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP). They’re now throwing VRP denarii not just at any Tom, Dick, or Sergey who finds a fault in their systems; now, they’re inviting anyone who can find weak spots in their generative AI systems. You could call it a cyber gladiator showdown!
“AI Safety and Security: Our Number One Priority” – Google
For Google, playing fast and loose with AI isn’t an option. The company is opening its doors and its wallets wider than ever to ensure their precious AI babies aren’t targeted by any cyber menaces. With this expansion on their VRP, they’re sending a clear message: ‘Make AI safer, get paid’.
Imagine, from striving to construct impenetrable AI, to now saying, “Hey, find a hole in this. We’ll pay you!” Ain’t it marvelous how a tech giant can change its tune when it’s about security and safety?
The Hot Take:
Just when you thought the world of AI couldn’t get any wilder, Google essentially says, “Welcome to the Cyber Colosseum. Unleash your laptop lions onto our AI Christians. If they draw blood, we’ll pay!” So whether you’re a code-cracking Nostradamus or just a bored teen with too much Red Bull and curiosity, take a stab (figuratively!) at Google’s generative AI. Who knows, you might just make a quick buck, or at the very least, irk a million-dollar algorithm into reconsidering its life choices.
Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/26/google-generative-ai-threats-bug-bounty/
