OpenAI increases bug bounty rewards and researcher bonuses
November 2, 2026
OpenAI is expanding its bug bounty program by raising reward amounts and introducing new bonuses for report quality, researcher loyalty, and priority campaigns.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou may find higher incentives for discovering vulnerabilities in OpenAI's infrastructure.
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policyIncreased bounty rewards often lead to more rapid identification of systemic safety risks.