# Hackers Asked Meta AI To Let Them In. It Worked

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Podcast: [The 404 Media Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-404-media-podcast-6582713)
Published: 2026-06-03T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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