Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered evidence of government-backed threat actor use of Gemini AI. According to Google, this misuse of Gemini can be traced back primarily to the nation states of China,

Google has confirmed it is deploying red team hacking bots to protect from ongoing Gemini AI prompt attacks—here’s what you need to know.

Google announced Thursday that the Gemini app is getting its Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model. The upgraded model “delivers fast responses and stronger performance across a number of key benchmarks, providing everyday help with tasks like brainstorming, learning or writing,” the company said in a post.

Hackers also used Gemini for translation and technical explanations related to cybersecurity and military technologies.

Multiple state-sponsored groups are experimenting with the AI-powered Gemini assistant from Google to increase productivity and to conduct research on potential infrastructure for attacks or for reconnaissance on targets.

In recent months, a troubling discovery has been made about how North Korean hackers are using advanced AI tools to carry out cybercrimes and espionage. According to a report by Google, the North Korean government-backed cybercriminals have been using a powerful AI system called Google Gemini to enhance their hacking operations.