Bug hunters can now earn up to $172,000 from OpenAI as company ramps up security
Summary
- OpenAI has quadrupled its bug bounty payouts, offering outside researchers up to $172,000 for critical vulnerabilities including bonuses.
- Critical findings in core products like ChatGPT or Codex can earn up to $30,000, with exceptional findings reaching up to $100,000.
- The updated program features a five-tier loyalty structure, time-limited campaign bonuses, and retroactive payments for recent reports.
- OpenAI is also launching an internal security sprint partnering with the firm Cathedral to stress-test its systems.
Why it matters
Increased bug bounty payouts and dedicated security sprints help OpenAI compete with major tech peers to attract external researchers and fortify core AI infrastructure against critical vulnerabilities.