Area Man Accidentally Hacks 6,700 Camera-Enabled Robot Vacuums
Wired • 2/28/2026
Summary
An area man accidentally hacked 6,700 camera-enabled robot vacuums. Additionally, the top US cyber agency is experiencing disarray, and AI models are showing an unsettling interest in nuclear weapons.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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