Report Claims Google Gemini Is Now Used to Commit Crimes

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Gemini Is Seriously Expanding Its Presence This Year
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Let’s be honest—AI is super cool. Sure, there are real concerns, but it’s impossible not to feel a little excited about how futuristic it all seems.

Chatbots like Google Gemini and ChatGPT can do everything from solving tricky math problems to fixing your grammar. But just like any powerful tool, AI isn’t always used for good.

Google’s Threat Intelligence Group recently put out a report on January 29, revealing how criminal organizations are abusing Gemini’s AI features.

Groups linked to China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran have been using it to gather information on targets, write and debug code, and avoid detection. The tech itself isn’t good or bad—it’s all about who’s using it and how.

Bad actors have always taken advantage of new technology, and AI is no different. The days of obvious scam emails full of typos are fading. Now, AI is fueling more advanced scams with deepfake videos, voice cloning, fake reviews, and bogus job listings.

Staying ahead means learning to spot AI-generated content, recognizing shady job offers, and being more careful online.

Meanwhile, Google keeps rolling out updates. The latest, Gemini 2.0 Flash, is now available for everyone, including free users. It promises better results for writing, learning, and brainstorming. AI isn’t going anywhere, so rather than fighting it, learning how to use it wisely is the best move.

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Mark is the kind of person who gets way too excited about new software updates and can’t resist taking apart gadgets—just to see if they can put them back together. With years of experience in tech journalism and a love for all things digital, Mark writes about the stories behind the screens, from game-changing innovations to the everyday tech that keeps life running smoothly. Outside of work, they’re the go-to “tech support” for friends and family, whether it’s fixing a printer that won’t cooperate or explaining why Grandma’s laptop keeps showing pop-ups. When Mark isn’t glued to their screen, they’re probably building their dream PC, rewatching sci-fi movies for the hundredth time, or testing a gadget that promises to “change everything.” Spoiler: they’ll let you know if it actually does.