Modder achieves Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak using AI-assisted exploit
A new software-only, tethered jailbreak known as 'ns2jb' has been discovered for the Nintendo Switch 2. The exploit was reportedly developed with the assistance of OpenAI’s Codex and allows users to run custom content, such as a modified version of Mario Kart World featuring non-Nintendo characters like Peter Griffin and Steve from Minecraft. The current method requires running the jailbreak through an existing game—specifically SmileBASIC 4—each time the console is powered on. While the process remains highly complex for average users, the successful use of AI in reverse-engineering suggests a potential increase in the frequency and sophistication of future exploits targeting Nintendo's hardware.
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