Google's 2026 Responsible AI Progress Report

• Gemini 3: Rigorous testing for policy alignment, targeted mitigations, ongoing monitoring for continuous improvement; described as most secure model yet[3].
• AlphaEvolve: AI-designed algorithms enhancing data center efficiency, Tensor Processing Unit design, and AI training processes including Gemini models[3].
• AI VRP: Expanded Vulnerability Rewards Program with rules for generative AI issues like rogue actions, data exfiltration, context manipulation[3].
• Multi-layered governance: Automated adversarial testing, red teams, ethics reviews, fairness testing, differential privacy, federated learning[1][2].

Google's report positions it as an AI safety leader amid EU AI Act enforcement and global regulations, emphasizing enterprise trust for Gemini over competitors; promotes responsible innovation for societal benefits like flood forecasting and healthcare while addressing agentic/AGI risks through adaptive safeguards[1][2].