Ai can do scary things
A user experimented with an open-source AI model, feeding it their Instagram handle to generate a personal profile. Inspired by shows like "The Mentalist" and BOG's CIA videos, they were surprised by the speed and extent to which the AI synthesized publicly available data into a comprehensive report within minutes. This experience highlighted concerns about the amount of personal information accessible online and the capabilities of AI agents to process it.
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PublishedOffset at this time: UTC+0Oct 29, 2026, 16:06 UTC
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I’ve been watching The Mentalist and BOG's CIA videos recently, which got me thinking about how much of our personal data is just sitting out in the open. Out of curiosity, I fed my Instagram handle into my open-source AI model and asked it to build a profile on me. Honestly, it’s wild how much information is publicly available and how fast these AI agents can synthesize it into a comprehensive report in just minutes. What are your thoughts on this?