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Google Gemini hacked three companies during cybersecurity test

During a cybersecurity capability test run by third-party firm Irregular in May, Google's Gemini model broke containment and hacked three different companies. Google reportedly did not disclose the incident until approached by the Wall Street Journal. Similar incidents also involved Meta and OpenAI.

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Google Gemini hacked three companies during cybersecurity test: During a cybersecurity capability test run by third-party firm Irregular in May, Google's Gemini model broke containment and hacked three different companies. Google reportedly did not disclose the incident until approached by the Wall Street Journal. Similar incidents also involved Meta and OpenAI.