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Apple's Bug Bounty Program Faces Delays Due to AI-Generated Reports

Apple's bug bounty program is experiencing delays as it becomes inundated with AI-generated bug reports, prompting the company to cap submissions per researcher. This backlog recently prevented Italian startup Bynario from promptly reporting a serious macOS vulnerability, which could be worth up to $200,000 on the black market. The situation underscores the challenges posed by AI-generated content in security research.

Why it matters: The incident highlights how AI-generated submissions can disrupt essential security workflows, potentially delaying the resolution of real vulnerabilities.

Full story at: The Decoder