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Meta’s own AI was exploited to hijack Instagram accounts (opens in new tab)

Covers 2 stories See all stories this covers including Hackers Simply Asked Meta AI to Give Them Access to High-Profile Instagram Accounts. It WorkedCovered by 3 sources See all sources covering this story including imjuya.github.io, kite.kagi.com

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