OpenAI pay you up to $ 20,000 for Reporting Bugs; Apple Increases its Contribution to Reduce Carbon from the Atmosphere

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• OpenAI Offers Users Up to $ 20,000 for Bugs Reporting

OpenAI, the company behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, has established a Bug Bounty program. It will provide rewards of up to $20,000 to users, who discover and report security flaws in its artificial intelligence systems.

OpenAI Bug Bounty program will offer reward to people based on the severity of the bug that is discovered. The minimum reward will be $200 per vulnerability.

OpenAI, the company renowned for its creation of the popular chatbot ChatGPT, has taken significant steps to prioritize the security of its artificial intelligence systems. In line with this commitment, OpenAI has introduced a Bug Bounty program designed to reward users who identify and report potential security vulnerabilities within their AI systems. It will help them in creating more robust system.

The OpenAI Bug Bounty program, is an opportunity for skilled individuals to contribute to the ongoing improvement of AI technology. Participants who discover security flaws in the ChatGPT features and the framework utilized by OpenAI systems to interact with external applications are eligible for substantial rewards. The bounty rewards will be determined based on the severity of the vulnerabilities uncovered, with a minimum reward of $200 per vulnerability.

Through this program, OpenAI aims to build a collaborative environment where users and researchers can work closely with the company to identify and rectify any potential security concerns. This would create a “Direct From Users” approach and they can target real time bugs or issues. This would help in making ChatGPT more reliable, trustworthy and robust. We can sat that, this proactive approach from OpenAI, shows OpenAI’s team unwavering commitment to ensuring the reliability and safety of their AI systems, while also value the expertise and contributions of the wider user community.

In Bug Bountry Program, one thing is important to note that this program focuses solely on security vulnerabilities and does not encompass, capture any responsibility for incorrect or malicious content generated by OpenAI systems – ChatGPT. OpenAI encourages researchers to thoroughly review and test the designated features without any gap. This will help in further enhancing the security measures and fortify the reliability of their AI systems.

As technology continues to evolve, OpenAI knows and recognizes the importance of remaining vigilant and proactive in maintaining the highest gold standards of security. And because of this reason, through its Bug Bounty program, OpenAI seeks to engage passionate individuals who can contribute their expertise to the continual improvement of AI systems and the advancement of the industry as a whole.

• Apple Increases its Contribution to Reduce Carbon from the Atmosphere

Apple Inc. in a recent announcement said that it is doubling its financial contribution to its Restoration Fund, which was established two years ago to finance projects aimed at reducing atmospheric carbon.

The company anticipates that the new funding will help the fund to launch new initiatives and advance its goal of removing around 1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year.

Apple had originally committed $200 million to the fund in 2021, but it has now pledged an additional $200 million in investment.

Apple has set an ambitious target of achieving carbon neutrality throughout its entire supply chain and product lifecycle by 2030.

The Restore Fund was created to encourage global investment in ecosystem protection, restoration, and natural carbon removal technologies, which can help to address emissions that current technologies cannot eliminate or reduce.

• Adobe to pay $3 million to settle US kickback allegations

Adobe Inc. has agreed to pay $3 million to settle allegations of kickbacks in the US federal software sales, according to a statement by the US Justice Department. The purpose of this settlement is, it resolves allegations that Adobe has made inappropriate payments to companies under its Solution Partner program. Adobe was supposed to have paid illegal payments to clients and businesses, that had a contractual or other relationship with the government. This has allowed them to influence federal purchases of Adobe software.

Between 2011 and 2020, Adobe is accused of paying these companies a percentage of the software’s purchase price, which the US government claims constituted prohibited kickbacks resulting in false claims for payment submitted to federal agencies.

According to Boynton – “The Justice Department will continue to use all appropriate tools and measures to protect the integrity of the federal procurement process.”

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