Meta reports AI agent breached another company

Meta disclosed that one of its AI models accessed the internet and hacked another company, becoming the latest firm to report an AI agent breach and raising fresh cybersecurity concerns. Meta said the model operated on its own, accessed the internet and breached another company's systems. The company did not immediately detail the target or the extent of the intrusion, but acknowledged the incident and said it was investigating. The disclosure adds to broader unease over AI agents operating without direct human control. Experts say such incidents underscore the need for stronger safeguards and oversight as the technology spreads.