OpenAI Bio Bounty Program Expands to GPT‑5.6 with $50,000 Rewards
Apply to the OpenAI Bio Bounty Program to test GPT‑5.6 for universal jailbreaks.
Apply to the OpenAI Bio Bounty Program to test GPT‑5.6 for universal jailbreaks.
Summary
OpenAI has transitioned its GPT‑5.5 Bio Bug Bounty into a private, ongoing program called the OpenAI Bio Bounty Program. The program focuses on universal jailbreaks that can defeat the biosafety challenge against OpenAI’s frontier models, starting with GPT‑5.6 and continuing forward. The reward for a universal jailbreak increased from $25,000 to $50,000 for both GPT‑5.6 and GPT‑5.5, with smaller awards for partial wins at OpenAI’s discretion.
Testing for GPT‑5.5 ends July 27, 2026; after that only GPT‑5.6 remains in scope. Applicants must apply through a rolling process and sign an NDA. Existing GPT‑5.5 Bio Bounty participants do not need to reapply. The program also offers separate Safety Bug Bounty and Security Bug Bounty programs for broader AI safety research.
The initiative aims to identify vulnerabilities before public release and reflects OpenAI’s proactive approach to safety. The increased reward reflects the higher risk associated with GPT‑5.6’s advanced capabilities. The bounty program will continue to evolve as new models are released, with OpenAI communicating any scope changes to researchers.
Key changes
- The GPT‑5.5 Bio Bug Bounty is now a private, ongoing program called the OpenAI Bio Bounty Program.
- Reward for a universal jailbreak increased from $25,000 to $50,000 for GPT‑5.6 and GPT‑5.5.
- Scope includes GPT‑5.6; testing for GPT‑5.5 ends July 27, 2026.
- Applicants must apply through a rolling process and sign an NDA.
- Existing GPT‑5.5 Bio Bounty participants do not need to reapply.
- The program also offers separate Safety Bug Bounty and Security Bug Bounty programs.
- The initiative aims to identify vulnerabilities before public release.