I Let an AI Agent Hack All My Gadgets—and I’d Do It Again

An AI agent, tested by an AI newsletter author, successfully identified vulnerabilities in various gadgets. It discovered that a Wiim stereo was leaking information, including the last song played, "Rein Me In by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean," and allowed network users to control playback and volume. The agent also found multiple internet-of-things (IoT) devices on the network with outdated firmware, highlighting the need for updates and better security practices.

Unlike typical security audits, this report details a personal, hands-on experiment where an AI agent actively exploited vulnerabilities in consumer gadgets, revealing specific data leaks from a Wiim stereo.