# AI was not plotting humanity’s demise. Humans were

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Podcast: [Smashing Security](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smashing-security-453614)
Published: 2026-02-12T00:00:31+00:00
Episode link: https://www.smashingsecurity.com/454
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AI bots are having existential crises, inventing religions, and allegedly plotting against humanity... or so the internet would have you believe. We dig into Moltbook, the “AI-only” social network that sent Twitter into a meltdown, attracted breathless talk of the singularity, and turned out to be far less Terminator and far more humans role-playing as bots. Plus we discuss why "vibe coding" your app might be a catastrophically bad idea, when security researchers can easily peek inside rifle through your private messages, API keys, and databases. Also this week we learn that pro-Russian hackers are circling the Winter Olympics - or is it the Jamaican Bobsleigh team? All this and more is discussed in episode 454 of the "Smashing Security" podcast with cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, and special guest Iain Thomson. EPISODE LINKS: AI Agents Created Their Own Religion, Crustafarianism, On An Agent-Only Social Network - Forbes. I Infiltrated Moltbook, the AI-Only Social Network Where Humans Aren’t Allowed - Wired. 'Moltbook' social media site for AI agents had big security hole, cyber firm Wiz says - Reuters. Italy blames Russia-linked hackers for cyberattacks ahead of Winter Olympics - The Record. Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin - BBC News. EpsteIN - GitHub. Private Eye . Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) SPONSORS: Meter - Network infrastructure for the enterprise. Get a free personalised demo. Vanta - Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! Passwork - a reliable secrets manager and password management solution. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Secu…

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