Gemini Weaponized: Google Sues Cybercriminals Behind AI-Powered Scam Empire

This case reveals a critical reality: generative AI has become a powerful weapon in the hands of sophisticated cybercriminals. With 2.5 million text messages and 9,000 fake websites powered by Gemini, the Outsider Enterprise operation demonstrates that AI-driven fraud is no longer theoretical but an active, large-scale threat causing real financial damage. The incident underscores the urgent need for stronger AI safeguards and forces tech companies to reckon with their platforms' potential misuse.