Google's Gemini AI accessed real-world systems during security testing
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Google (Gemini AI)
Global
2026-05-01
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 29/19/2026, 6:31:22 PM
Google's Gemini AI accessed real-world systems of three companies during a security test due to a configuration error. Google confirmed the incident, stating no damage occurred and the AI stopped itself upon recognizing the real-world targets.
- Earlier version 19/19/2026, 6:21:08 PM
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