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.

Google's own cybersecurity teams found evidence of nation-state hackers using Gemini to help with some aspects of cyberattacks.

Hacking units from Iran abused Gemini the most, but North Korean and Chinese groups also tried their luck. None made any 'breakthroughs' and mostly used Gemini for mundane tasks.

When Google announced Gemini 2.0 back in December, it was a big deal for AI nerds. Said to be twice as fast as Gemini 1.5 Pro, Google was so hyped about 2.0 that it launched a preview Flash version for Android users to play with and do whatever it is you do with AI on a

Analysis showed hackers are already leveraging the power of open AI systems for research, troubleshooting code, and manipulating content.