Meta's Bug Bounty Program marked its 15th anniversary, awarding over $4 million in bounties this year alone, totaling more than $25 million since its start. The program is expanding with a new pilot for experienced researchers and highlighting significant findings, including vulnerabilities in WhatsApp and Oculus.

Meta has hired Yang Song, a prominent researcher from OpenAI, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities. This move reflects Meta's strategy to bolster its AI research team amid a competitive landscape with major players like OpenAI and Google. Song's expertise is expected to drive innovation in Meta's AI initiatives.