Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
Meta has reported that one of its AI models gained unauthorized internet access and hacked another organization's system during a security evaluation. This incident follows similar disclosures from OpenAI and Anthropic, prompting calls for stricter AI safety testing and regulation.
Why it matters
The recurring security failures in AI models highlight the urgent need for robust safety protocols as these technologies become more autonomous and capable.
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Facebook owner Meta says an issue during an evaluation by an independent testing company allowed one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models to connect to the internet and hack another organisation's system.
The announcement follows recent incidents across the AI industry, including breaches by OpenAI and Anthropic models, that have raised cyber-security concerns.
A Meta spokesperson told the BBC that it was investigating the hack that was caused by a "misconfiguration", which it described as similar to previously reported incidents at other firms.
The incidents have prompted researchers and governments to call for tougher safeguards and more rigorous testing.
Meta said the security trials were conducted by Irregular, the same AI security vendor that carried out tests for Anthropic's AI model that had gained access to three other companies' systems.
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