Instagram Accounts Hijacked Through Meta AI Support Chatbot Loophole Instagram users are facing a new cybersecurity threat after reports revealed that hackers successfully hijacked accounts by manipulating an AI-powered support chatbot into granting unauthorized access. The incident has sparked concerns about the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer support systems and whether automated tools are prepared to handle increasingly sophisticated social engineering attacks. As AI becomes more integrated into online platforms, experts warn that cybercriminals are finding creative ways to exploit weaknesses in automated systems. The latest attack demonstrates how a seemingly helpful support feature can become a gateway for account takeovers when proper safeguards are missing.
Instagram Reels on TV arrives with Amazon Fire TV Instagram Reels on TV is officially here, answering a question many users have quietly asked: can short-form Instagram videos work on the big screen? The answer, at least according to Meta, is yes. Starting with Amazon Fire TV, Instagram is piloting a new experience called IG for TV , designed to let users watch Reels from the comfort of their couch. The move expands Instagram beyond smartphones and positions Reels as a living-room alternative to YouTube and TikTok. For viewers, it promises effortless, lean-back entertainment without endless scrolling. For creators and advertisers, it opens a new surface with longer attention spans. And for Instagram, it signals a clear ambition to win screen time wherever people watch video. Credit: Instagram Why Instagram Reels on TV matters right now The launch of Instagram Reels on TV reflects a broader shift in how people consume short-form video. TVs are no longer reserved for long movies or binge-wor…
<strong data-end="361" data-start="289"> Instagram Algorithm Control Rolls Out With New “Your Algorithm” Tool</strong> Instagram has launched a new feature called “Your Algorithm,” and users are already asking how it works, what it changes, and whether it can finally fix repetitive Reels feeds. The update gives Instagram users more visibility into why they see certain videos—while offering direct control over personal recommendations. Within the first week of release, searches for “Instagram algorithm control” have spiked, as creators and everyday users try to understand how this new tool reshapes their Reels experience. With the feature now live globally, Instagram says it’s the biggest step yet toward making its algorithm more transparent and customizable. Credit: stockcam/ Getty Images <strong data-end="1074" data-start="1021"> “Your Algorithm” Brings New Transparency to Reels</strong> Instagram says the new algorithm control feature is designed to help people understand what drives their Reels recommendations. When watching Reels, users will now see a new icon in the upper-right corne…