🚀 What is Google Opal?

Google Opal is a new experimental tool from Google Labs that lets you build and share powerful AI mini apps that chain together prompts, models, and tools — all using simple natural language and visual editing. Launched in July 2025 as a US-only public beta, Opal represents Google’s ambitious entry into the rapidly growing “vibe-coding” market.

The platform embodies the “vibe coding” trend, a term popularized by AI researcher Andrej Karpathy in early 2025. Vibe coding emphasizes intuitive, AI-assisted development where users guide the process through conversational prompts, focusing on creativity over technical details.

Google has just released Gemini CLI, a powerful new command-line interface that brings Gemini 2.5 Pro directly to your terminal. It’s free, open-source, and surprisingly capable. If you’re a developer or power user, this tool might soon become a core part of your workflow.

What Is Gemini CLI?

Gemini CLI is a terminal-based AI assistant built on Gemini 2.5 Pro. It enables users to interact with AI through natural language prompts inside a command-line environment. You can:

Updated July 2025 | Based on public research and cybersecurity reports

What’s Going On?

As more companies integrate AI agents into their workflows, especially browser-based ones, new cybersecurity threats are emerging. Unlike human users, AI agents don’t hesitate. They don’t double-check suspicious links, verify site origins, or think twice before giving away permissions.

Recent findings from security researchers show that browser automation agents and AI-powered bots are exposing businesses to a new class of risks. Some even call them more dangerous than human employees when it comes to security hygiene.