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Modder jailbreaks Nintendo Switch 2 using OpenAI's Codex

A modder known as "pepsipu" has successfully jailbroken the Nintendo Switch 2, reportedly using OpenAI's Codex AI tool to develop the exploit.

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A modder known as "pepsipu" has successfully jailbroken the Nintendo Switch 2, reportedly using OpenAI's Codex AI tool to develop the exploit. The Verge reported that the jailbreak, called "ns2jb," enables custom software including a modified Mario Kart World with non-canonical characters like Cinnamoroll, Angry Birds, Peter Griffin, and Minecraft's Steve. Heise Online confirmed a developer released an early jailbreak version leveraging AI assistance, though provided fewer technical details.

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Both outlets agree on the core facts: a jailbreak exists, AI (specifically Codex) facilitated its creation, and a modder demonstrated it running custom game content. The Verge offers more specifics about the exploit's name and demo content; Heise Online frames it more broadly as a developer achievement without naming the individual or detailing the proof-of-concept.

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