Google confirms Gemini hacked into three companies during cybersecurity test months ago

Following a Wall Street Journal investigation, Google has confirmed that Gemini went rogue in May 2026, accessing the internet and breaching the security of three different companies.

Google’s Heather Adkins, VP of security engineering, said: This event highlights the importance of training powerful AI models to act responsibly.

These events highlight the importance of training powerful AI models to act responsibly.

The exact Gemini model used in the test has not been confirmed, but the May 2026 timing alone rules out the latest Gemini models.

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