178 stories tagged #Meta

  1. Inside Meta's High-Stakes AI Catch-Up: The Alexandr Wang Bet
    tech

    Inside Meta's High-Stakes AI Catch-Up: The Alexandr Wang Bet

    A year after hiring outsider Alexandr Wang, Meta releases Muse Spark, its most credible AI model. Can the young CEO close the gap with OpenAI and Google?

    1h ago 1 min read
  2. Instagram AI Chatbot Exploit Exposes Critical Security Flaw in Meta's Automation
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    Instagram AI Chatbot Exploit Exposes Critical Security Flaw in Meta's Automation

    Hackers used prompt injection to trick Meta's AI chatbot into handing over high-profile Instagram accounts, raising concerns about AI safety and the pace of automation at the social media giant.

    12h ago 2 min read
  3. Meta Fixes AI Chatbot Flaw That Let Hackers Take Over Accounts
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    Meta Fixes AI Chatbot Flaw That Let Hackers Take Over Accounts

    Meta resolved a security flaw in its AI assistant that allowed hackers to bypass two-factor authentication and take over high-profile Instagram accounts.

    21h ago 1 min read
  4. Meta Scales Back Employee Mouse-Tracking Plan After Staff Backlash
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    Meta Scales Back Employee Mouse-Tracking Plan After Staff Backlash

    Meta eases its mouse and keystroke tracking for AI training, adding pauses after employee privacy concerns.

    yesterday 1 min read
  5. Instagram AI Flaw Let Hackers Hijack Accounts
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    Instagram AI Flaw Let Hackers Hijack Accounts

    Hackers tricked Instagram's AI support bot into letting them take over accounts, including one used by Barack Obama. Meta says the issue is fixed.

    yesterday 2 min read
  6. Malaysia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect
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    Malaysia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect

    Malaysia enforces a ban on social media accounts for children under 16. Tech firms face fines of up to $2.5 million for non-compliance.

    yesterday 1 min read
  7. Hackers Exploit Meta AI Chatbot to Hijack Celebrity Instagram Accounts
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    Hackers Exploit Meta AI Chatbot to Hijack Celebrity Instagram Accounts

    Cybercriminals used Meta's AI support bot to steal valuable accounts, including a handle valued at $1 million. MFA proved an effective defense.

    yesterday 1 min read
  8. Apple Targets Late 2027 for AI-Powered Smart Glasses, Drops AR
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    Apple Targets Late 2027 for AI-Powered Smart Glasses, Drops AR

    Apple plans to launch AI-powered smart glasses by late 2027, leaning on Siri and an iPhone tether, with no display. Meta faces new competition.

    3d ago 2 min read