OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is launching a program to help find security flaws that could potentially put internet users in a position to earn up to US$20,000 (RM88,440). This newly formed initiative, called OpenAI’s Bug Bounty Program, is meant to reward those who can spot any weakness concerning privacy and security settings in the AI chatbot. These rewards can vary, depending on the severity of the vulnerability and its potential impact, ranging from a more modest payment of US$200 (RM884) to a significant bonus of US$20,000 (RM88,440).
The main goal of OpenAI’s Bug Bounty Program is to protect ChatGPT’s users and their data. Through its incentive-based mission, it is important to ensure that the software is compliant with the privacy and security standards. As such, if any security issues are encountered, the developer website has a form available so ethical hackers can report them. However, the main focus of this initiative is not to judge the quality of ChatGPT’s conversations but more to inspect authentication, authorization, payments, and the protection of user data.
OpenAI is putting their trust in a global community of ethical hackers to put their best foot forward and help secure their conversational AI. Through this new program, they are hoping to make ChatGPT users feel more confident in letting the technology be an active part of their lives.
ChatGPT has recently been the center of much debate in different fields. On the one hand, some are concerned it could be manipulated, while others worry if it is able to safeguard personal information. By having their own security program in place, OpenAI is determined to make sure these questions are answered and users have a safe and worry-free experience with their conversational AI.
As the program is set to be a success, it could be a great opportunity for individuals from different backgrounds to help make the world of ChatGPT a secure environment for all users. With decent financial rewards, possible bug trackers can put their knowledge to good use and make internet users around the world safer.
