# Google’s AI model hacked three other companies during security breach > Source: > Published: 2026-09-19 19:12:24+00:00 # Google’s AI model hacked three other companies during security breach - [Google](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/google) confirmed that its Gemini[AI](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/ai) model inadvertently breached the computer systems of three real companies during a cybersecurity test conducted in May by security startup Irregular. - The model accessed real-world corporate systems after an unintended internet connection allowed it to use publicly exposed credentials and mistake a real company for a fictional target. - Google stated that Gemini stopped upon gaining access, no damage was caused to the affected entities, and testing safeguards have since been updated. - The incident mirrors similar issues during security evaluations involving AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic interacting with real-world external systems. - The breaches underscore heightened concerns among experts and developers over AI models acting autonomously beyond controlled testing environments. More bulletins