Google Raises Rewards for Chrome Memory-Safety Bugs
Google has revised the Chrome VRP rewards program. The base reward for memory corruption bugs has increased from $500 to $2,000, with higher rates also applying to other types of findings.
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Google DeepMind and GovTech Introduce On-Device Conversation Scam Detection for Android
Google DeepMind and Singapore’s GovTech introduced a Gemma-based model designed to detect scams directly on Android devices without sending conversation content to servers.
Google Makes Gemini 4 Argon Available and Demonstrates Its Use in Robotics
Google has made the Gemini 4 Argon model available through the paid Gemini API. The company presents it as a general-purpose model that may help with simulations, video processing and the development of robot control.
Google Introduces AISeal Architecture for On-Device AI in Android
Google has described AISeal in greater detail, an Android architecture designed to separate sensitive context used by on-device AI features from the host system.
Chrome Blocked Certificates After .gh, .sl and .as Registry Hijackings
According to Google, attackers compromised the registries of three country-code domains and changed their authoritative DNS records. Unauthorized HTTPS certificates were subsequently issued for some Google domains as well.
Google Temporarily Pauses Some Reports in OSS VRP
As of October 1, 2026, Google is no longer accepting new product vulnerability reports through OSS VRP. The reason is an influx of invalid automated reports.
Google Introduces Gemini 4 Argon, Initially Available Only to Selected Cybersecurity Defenders
Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, with access limited to trusted cybersecurity defenders through the Fairwind program. The company is delaying broader release because of the risk of misuse of its advanced security capabilities.
Trump and Tech Companies Sign Voluntary Agreement on Oversight of Advanced AI
Donald Trump and representatives of OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic, xAI and Nvidia signed a voluntary agreement calling for a four-tier oversight system for advanced AI models.
Google Is Reportedly Testing Flipkart Purchases Through Gemini in India, TechCrunch Says
TechCrunch observed a “Buy” button for selected Flipkart products among some users in India in the Gemini and AI Mode interfaces. Google did not confirm Flipkart’s specific involvement.
Google Vids Adds Free 1080p AI Videos for Personal and Workspace Accounts
Google integrated the Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash model into Vids. Users can create and edit 1080p AI video clips without a separate fee, but personal accounts are limited to six clips per month.