AI-Powered Jailbreak Hits Nintendo Switch 2
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A modder utilized OpenAI's Codex to breach the new console, signaling a potential shift in how hardware is exploited.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been targeted by a new jailbreak, according to reporting from The Verge. A modder known as Sammy Hajhamid, also referred to as “pepsipu,” demonstrated the console running a modified version of Mario Kart World that includes non-standard playable characters such as Steve from Minecraft, Peter Griffin, Cinnamoroll, and the red Angry Bird.
Hajhamid credited OpenAI’s Codex with assisting in the creation of the exploit, which is identified as “ns2jb.” The Verge reports that the jailbreak is a tethered, software-only exploit, meaning it must be launched from a game each time the system is powered on. The process currently involves the use of the game SmileBASIC 4, although The Verge notes that another modder has claimed the title is not strictly necessary for the exploit to function.
While users on the Switch 2 hacks subreddit are currently debating the overall significance of the breach, the event suggests a possible trend. The Verge reports that this could be the start of multiple exploits for the Switch 2, particularly as modders increasingly leverage AI tools to bypass security.