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Check finishReason; if SAFETY/PROHIBITED_CONTENT and no parts, do not append the model turn\n2. Optionally append a placeholder text or drop the user turn\nExpected: Session continues after a block.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"d66a9c8c-64b3-4738-9362-1ba4511272e3","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Upgrade the SDK (fixed via PR #362; the @google/generative-ai package is deprecated in favor of @google/genai); in custom history management, never append a model turn with no parts after a blocked response.\n\nOption: Do not persist blocked turns [evidence: documented_workaround]\nApplies when: Custom chat history implementations\nSteps:\n1. Check finishReason; if SAFETY/PROHIBITED_CONTENT and no parts, do not append the model turn\n2. 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