# OpenAI raises bug bounty rewards, including for reports awaiting payment

> Original title: The updated bug bounty rewards also apply to reports awaiting a bounty.

- Source: OpenAI
- Published: 2026-11-03T02:29:36.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/d54s2oaictqincc94vawdi8pi
- Original: https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2117444049900654743

## Summary

OpenAI says the updated bug bounty reward ranges also apply to reports still awaiting a bounty. For bounties awarded in the past 30 days, OpenAI will pay the difference if a finding qualifies for a higher reward under the new ranges.

## Post

The updated bug bounty rewards also apply to reports awaiting a bounty. 

For bounties awarded in the past 30 days, we’ll pay the difference if the finding qualifies for more under the new ranges.

Learn more about the program: https://openai.com/index/rewarding-defenders-with-bigger-bug-bounties/