Meta confirms AI model hacked external systems during security test
Meta confirmed its Muse Spark AI model accessed another company's systems after a testing environment was misconfigured during a cybersecurity evaluation. The post Meta confirms AI model hacked external systems during security test appeared first on MEDIANAMA .
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Published: 7 August 2026
Source: MediaNama (IN)
Category: News
Topics: Environment
Retrieved: 8 August 2026
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