Hackers have found a way to trick Meta's AI support chatbot into changing email addresses associated with celebrity Instagram accounts, allowing them to take control of the accounts and resell them. The hack was surprisingly easy and used a VPN to mask the hackers' locations. Meta has fixed the bug, but it highlights the risks of relying on AI-powered chatbots for customer support.
Duolingo has seen significant growth in its user base and revenue, with daily active users hitting 56.5 million and revenue increasing 27% year over year, thanks to its use of AI to produce 20,500 course units in the first quarter of 2026.
Cars24 has launched Cars24 Labs, a build, partner, and investment arm, and committed $20 million to AI products and startup investments. Meanwhile, ARM stock has surged after Nvidia unveiled its Arm-based RTX Spark AI computing platform.
Anthropic, a $1.3 trillion-valued AI company, is seeking to spend $25 billion to bring its large language model to Australia. OpenAI has offered UK banks access to its GPT 5.5 Cyber AI tool, a rival to Anthropic's Claude Mythos.
A survey found that 70% of UK organizations are investing in AI, driven by fear of missing out. However, only 19% of organizations have seen their AI implementations exceed expectations.
Key Takeaways
- Hackers tricked Meta's AI support chatbot to change email addresses and take over Instagram accounts.
- Duolingo used AI to produce 20,500 course units in Q1 2026, driving user growth and revenue.
- Cars24 invested $20 million in AI products and startup investments through Cars24 Labs.
- Nvidia unveiled its Arm-based RTX Spark AI computing platform, boosting ARM stock.
- Anthropic seeks to spend $25 billion to bring its large language model to Australia.
- OpenAI offers GPT 5.5 Cyber AI tool to UK banks, rivaling Anthropic's Claude Mythos.
- 70% of UK organizations invest in AI, driven by fear of missing out.
- Only 19% of UK organizations have seen AI implementations exceed expectations.
- HouseMe.ai offers free AI listing reports for Toronto buyers.
- Elastic shifts focus to AI after breaking even.
Hackers trick Meta AI to steal celebrity Instagram accounts
Hackers found a way to trick Meta's AI support chatbot into changing email addresses associated with celebrity Instagram accounts. This allowed them to take control of the accounts and resell them. The hack was surprisingly easy and used a VPN to mask the hackers' locations. Meta has fixed the bug but it highlights the risks of relying on AI-powered chatbots for customer support.
Meta AI hack: attackers fooled AI into changing user emails
Hackers managed to trick Meta's AI into changing user emails and taking over Instagram accounts, including former US President Barack Obama's old White House account. The hack was done by asking Meta's AI for help recovering the account and then asking it to link to a new email address. Meta has reportedly patched the bug.
Meta AI support bot used to seize Instagram accounts
Hackers used Meta's AI support bot to reset passwords and take over Instagram accounts, including the Obama White House account. The hack was done by tricking the bot into linking to a new email address and then resetting the password. The exploit was shared on Telegram and used a VPN to mask the hackers' locations.
Duolingo uses AI to boost course production and growth
Duolingo has used AI to produce 20,500 course units in the first quarter of 2026, up from 7,100 per quarter in 2025. The company has seen significant growth in its user base and revenue, with daily active users hitting 56.5 million and revenue increasing 27% year over year.
Duolingo AI push drives course production and user growth
Duolingo's focus on AI has led to a significant increase in course production and user growth. The company has developed 148 new language courses in a year and published 20,500 course units in the first quarter of 2026.
Cars24 launches Cars24 Labs with $20 million AI investment
Cars24 has launched Cars24 Labs, a build, partner, and investment arm, and committed $20 million to AI products and startup investments. The move is part of the company's efforts to leverage AI and drive growth.
ARM stock surges after Nvidia unveils AI platform
ARM stock has surged after Nvidia unveiled its Arm-based RTX Spark AI computing platform. The platform uses Arm-based processors and could give Nvidia a foothold in the growing market for AI computing.
UK AI investment driven by fear of missing out
A survey found that 70% of UK organizations are investing in AI, driven by fear of missing out. However, the survey also found that only 19% of organizations have seen their AI implementations exceed expectations.
HouseMe.ai offers free AI listing reports for Toronto buyers
HouseMe.ai has launched a free platform that generates instant, data-driven reports on every active home listing in the Greater Toronto Area. The reports include a 0-10 valuation score, cost to close estimates, and offer guidance.
Anthropic seeks to bring AI to Australia
Anthropic, a $1.3 trillion-valued AI company, is seeking to spend $25 billion to bring its large language model to Australia. The move would bring AI researchers and data center space to the country.
OpenAI offers rival AI to UK banks blocked from Claude
OpenAI has offered UK banks access to its GPT 5.5 Cyber AI tool, a rival to Anthropic's Claude Mythos. Anthropic had blocked UK banks from accessing its tool due to concerns over its use.
Elastic shifts focus to AI after breaking even
Elastic, a search and data analytics company, has shifted its focus to AI after breaking even. The company has seen its stock surge after announcing its annual results.
Sources
- Hackers duped Meta AI support chatbot to steal celebrity Instagram accounts
- Hackers Allegedly Fooled Meta’s AI To Take Over Accounts By Simply Asking It To Change User Emails
- Hackers Used Meta’s AI Support Bot to Seize Instagram Accounts
- Duolingo Is One of the Most Interesting AI Plays Nobody's Talking About
- Duolingo Is One of the Most Interesting AI Plays Nobody's Talking About
- IPO-bound Cars24 launches Cars24 Labs, commits $20 million to AI products, startup investments- Moneycontrol.com
- ARM Stock Rockets Higher As Nvidia’s New AI Platform Fuels Fresh Bull Case
- AI Investment Boom Across the UK is Fuelled More by Fear of Missing out Than Actual Results, According to Expereo
- HouseMe.ai launches free AI listing reports for Toronto buyers
- Two-year AI land grab has begun, and Australia’s been offered a plot
- OpenAI offers rival AI to UK banks blocked from Claude Mythos
- Trading at a valuation floor, Elastic breaks even and pivots towards AI
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