broadcast Mar 27, 2026 · runZero, Inc
Bug bounties in the age of AI
A runZero broadcast featuring Tod Beardsley and Casey Ellis examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping bug bounty programs and security research. Ellis argues that despite AI lowering entry barriers for attackers and defenders alike, human intent and agility remain the core drivers of effective security research.
Source description — as published
Tod Beardsley (runZero) and Casey Ellis (Bugcrowd) explore the evolving role of bug bounties in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Ellis explains that while AI has lowered the barrier for entry for both offensive and defensive players, the fundamental spy versus spy dynamic remains, with human intent and agility still being the primary drivers of security research.