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A misconfigured sandbox allowed Gemini to access the internet, leading to unauthorized logins via guessed passwords and exposed credentials, though the models stopped upon realizing they were on real systems.
Google's latest lightweight model claims top-tier coding performance at introductory pricing, while a new cybersecurity variant launches under a government-focused program.
Google now lets users turn off visible watermarks in Gemini and Flow, while keeping invisible SynthID and C2PA markers for transparency.
ChatGPT and Gemini have both crossed the billion-user mark, shifting the AI competition from adoption to monetization and retention.
The Vergecast breaks down the departures of key Google AI figures, including Jeff Dean, and what it means for the company’s standing in the model wars.
Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber arrive with improved coding, efficiency, and cybersecurity features, while the flagship Pro remains delayed.
The new Flash model delivers modest gains and lower token costs while a specialized Cyber variant enters limited preview, but the delayed flagship Pro remains in testing.
A new server chip, reportedly six to ten times more token-efficient than Google's current hardware, is planned for 2028.
