The Download: AI hacking beyond Mythos, and chatbots’ impact on our brains

The article discusses two key topics in tech: the use of AI in hacking beyond complex models like Mythos, as seen in the Meta hack where attackers exploited a customer support AI to steal Instagram accounts, highlighting the need for improved AI security measures. Additionally, psychologist Gloria Mark raises concerns about AI chatbots like ChatGPT impacting cognitive abilities by reducing attention spans and cognitive work, potentially affecting critical thinking and emotional intelligence. The article also touches on other tech news, including calls for a global slowdown in AI development and the increasing presence of bot web traffic surpassing human web traffic.