QtrendsHackers exploited Meta's AI chatbot to hijack high-profile Instagram accounts including Obama's. Meituan invests $1 billion in AI and robotics despite margin pressure. Companies face confusion and legal risks in rolling out AI tools to employees. Trump signs a looser AI cybersecurity order, shortening model review from 90 to 30 days. Green energy takes center stage at the 2026 World Intelligence Expo while climate tech companies go public.
Hackers have exploited Meta's AI-powered support chatbot to gain unauthorized access to Instagram accounts, including that of former President Barack Obama. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in AI customer service systems that can be manipulated through social engineering. Researchers have also demonstrated how AI-powered worms could autonomously spread and cause widespread disruption online.
Meituan is investing $1 billion in AI and robotics, using investment gains to offset intense margin pressure from rivals Alibaba and JD.com. China's growing AI strength is highlighted through government-backed partnerships. Meanwhile, small businesses are exploring ways to leverage AI tools for competitive advantage.
Many companies are pressuring employees to use AI without a clear strategy, leading to confusion and inefficiency. Mathematicians have warned that AI encroachment threatens the profession's future. Microsoft is targeting legal fears head-on to sell its powerful new AI model to businesses, emphasizing compliance and safety.
President Donald Trump has signed a scaled-back AI cybersecurity executive order, reducing the review window for new AI models from 90 days to 30 days under voluntary guidelines. The move comes amid growing competition with China in AI development. The US will also ask American AI firms to submit their models for cybersecurity testing.
Green energy is the highlight of the 2026 World Intelligence Expo, showcasing sustainable tech innovations. Meanwhile, the US federal government is struggling to seize a supercomputer from a climate research center. Several climate tech companies are going public, signaling a maturing sector ready for the public markets.