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Hackers tricked Instagram AI into letting them take over high-profile accounts [Video]

Hackers exploited Meta's AI-powered support bot to gain control of multiple Instagram accounts, including those belonging to the White House, US Space Force, and security researcher Jane Wong. The breach allowed unauthorized takeover of high-profile profiles by tricking the automated system.

read1 min publishedJun 2, 2026

Hackers managed to trick Meta’s AI-powered support bot into allowing them to take over a number of Instagram accounts, including some high-profile ones. This included accounts belonging to the White House, US Space Force, and security researcher Jane Wong.

On a more positive note, the social network is experimenting with a way of blocking teenage users from repeated exposure to content likely to impact their mental health …

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