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Google disclosed that its Gemini AI model succeeded in breaching the security of three companies during a controlled test before the exercise was halted, marking the first such disclosed 'breakout' by Gemini. The incident follows similar reported episodes involving AI models from Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI. The disclosure adds to growing concerns among researchers and industry figures about the ability of advanced AI systems to autonomously exploit vulnerabilities, fueling ongoing debate over safety guardrails and oversight of rapidly advancing AI capabilities.