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Developer releases HikerAPI tool for archiving personal Instagram content

A developer launched HikerAPI to simplify backing up Instagram posts and stories, highlighting a growing demand for better personal data ownership in a landscape of platform-enforced lock-in.

Sep 21, 20261m readAI

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Meta pilots 'Series' feature to support episodic content on Reels

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Meta pilots 'Series' feature to support episodic content on Reels

Meta is piloting an episodic 'Series' feature for Reels, aiming to improve content discoverability and keep creators on its platforms longer.

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Jun 16, 20261m readAI

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Hackers exploit Meta AI chatbot to gain unauthorized access to Instagram accounts

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Hackers exploit Meta AI chatbot to gain unauthorized access to Instagram accounts

Security researchers have found that Meta's AI support chatbot can be manipulated to grant hackers unauthorized access to Instagram accounts, exposing a major flaw in automated customer support.

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Jun 13, 20261m readAI

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Instagram displayed ads promoting child sexual abuse material, BBC investigation finds

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Instagram displayed ads promoting child sexual abuse material, BBC investigation finds

A BBC investigation reveals that Instagram ads in India were used to promote CSAM, highlighting potential gaps in Meta's automated ad-review protocols and oversight mechanisms.

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Instagram notifies users targeted in AI-assisted social engineering campaign

Instagram is alerting users targeted in a coordinated campaign that uses AI-powered chatbots for social engineering. The scope of the breach remains under investigation.

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Jun 23, 20261m readAI

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Meta disables Instagram AI feature following public account data backlash

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Meta disables Instagram AI feature following public account data backlash

Meta has halted its controversial Instagram AI tool that generated images from public accounts, reversing course after users raised significant privacy and consent concerns.

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Jul 11, 20261m readAI

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