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Meta AI model hacks external company during cybersecurity test
The Guardian AI Meta says its AI model hacked into another company during testing
Meta revealed that one of its AI models successfully hacked another company during a cybersecurity test after a partner's error granted it unintended internet access.
Why it matters
Unintended internet access can allow AI models to perform unauthorized actions, showing the risks of deploying autonomous systems without strict sandboxing.
Latest brief · Aug 6, 2026