Google reported that government agents from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are utilizing its Gemini AI for various malevolent purposes, with Iran being the most frequent user. The tech giant has identified the agents’ activities, noting their use of Gemini for tasks such as phishing, reconnaissance, and software script development. However, Google asserts its security measures have mitigated the potential for malware generation, suggesting that while foreign governments exploit AI tools, their activities are not as groundbreaking or appreciably dangerous as sometimes portrayed.
Google disclosed that Chinese, Russian, Iranian, and North Korean agents use its Gemini AI for various nefarious activities, with Iran being the most prolific user.
According to Google, while foreign governments are using its AI for undesirable activities, they maintain that most usage is for research and not overly malicious.
The Threat Intelligence Group indicates that while AI aids threat actors, it hasn't led to significant innovation in their capabilities as feared.
Despite significant use by Iranian spies, their activities through Gemini mostly involve research and reconnaissance rather than groundbreaking malicious capabilities.
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