Apple Challenges Hackers with $1M Bounty for AI Security

Apple isn’t shy about bragging: it’s offering up to $1 million to anyone who can spot privacy or security flaws in its new AI system, Private Cloud Compute (PCC). Part of the Apple Intelligence push, this first-ever bug bounty program aims to fortify PCC before unveiling AI goodies like Genmoji and ChatGPT in iOS 18.1, set for release this fall.

Built on custom servers and a fortified OS, PCC emphasizes privacy with limited access and transparent audits. Researchers gain early access via the Virtual Research Environment, while Apple navigates global rollouts amid regulatory hurdles in the EU and China. A win for security—or a hefty payday?