Google Adjusts Bug Bounty Payouts: Chrome Rewards Drop, Android Rewards Rise Amid AI Surge

Google has adjusted its bug bounty payouts, reducing rewards for Chrome vulnerabilities while increasing rewards for Android security flaws amid a surge in AI-related security focus. The maximum reward for a zero-click Pixel Titan M exploit with persistence has risen to $1.5 million. No specific dates, CVE IDs, or further technical details on Chrome payout reductions were provided in the report. The changes reflect a strategic shift in prioritizing Android security within Google’s vulnerability disclosure program. The adjustments were announced without additional context on implementation timelines or broader impact.