Google has significantly increased the bounty payouts for its Android vulnerability rewards program, with top rewards now reaching $1.5 million for the most complex exploits. This overhaul aims to incentivize researchers to focus on discovering high-impact vulnerabilities that are more challenging to identify. In contrast, payouts for flaws that can be easily detected using artificial intelligence will be reduced. The move reflects Google's efforts to prioritize and address the most critical security issues in its Android ecosystem. By offering substantial rewards for difficult-to-find exploits, Google seeks to attract top security talent and stay ahead of potential threats. This shift in strategy matters to security practitioners because it highlights the growing importance of human expertise in identifying complex vulnerabilities, even as AI-powered tools become more prevalent, as reported by BleepingComputer1.