Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data

Google API keys for services like Maps embedded in accessible client-side code could be used to authenticate to the Gemini AI ...
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‘Silent’ Google API key change exposed Gemini AI data

API key exploitation is more than hypothetical. In a different context, a student who reportedly exposed a GCP API key on GitHub last June was left nursing a $55,444 bill (later waived by Google) ...

41 hidden Google Maps settings and features every power user should know

Go to Profile icon > Settings > Navigation settings and make sure Show raised buildings is turned on. After that, switch it on from the map itself. Tap the Layers icon (the stacked squares) in the top ...

South Korea allows Google to export map data after years of frustration over Google Maps

South Korea’s government says it will allow Google to export detailed mapping data of the country to overseas servers under certain security requirements.
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Google details MCP-like ‘AppFunctions’ that let Gemini use Android apps

Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android.