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[[File:Stabilityai.jpg|thumb|Stability AI Logo/Homepage]]Stability AI recently launched Stable Diffusion 3.5, a model for generating professional-grade images, alongside a suite of tools for image, video, 3D, and audio generation. The company offers self-hosted licenses for advanced customization, a platform API for developers, and cloud partnerships with companies like AWS and NVIDIA. Stability AI also provides applications like Stable Assistant to access and create with their models. In a recent incident, the company’s X account was hacked, leading to unauthorized posts and confusion. Stability AI regained control quickly, apologized, and removed the content, though no assistance was offered to affected users.<ref name="stabilityaitweet-18491" /><ref name="stabilityaihomepage-18492" /><ref name="mattrusintweet-18493" /><ref name="stabilityainvidiapartner-18494" /><ref name="liurong2000tweet-18495" /><ref name="staitokenscam-18496" /><ref name="alelebluoktwitter-18497" /><ref name="vdanielmgtwitter-18498" /><ref name="nn19931123twitter-18499" /><ref name="evan1n2ntwitter-18500" /><ref name="valiquexotwitter-18501" /><ref name="valiquexotwitter-18502" /><ref name="investandcryptotwitter-18503" /><ref name="cryptodenlivetwitter-18504" /><ref name="yancaopanlantwitter-18505" /><ref name="yancaopanlantwitter-18506" /><ref name="yancaopanlantwitter-18507" /><ref name="yancaopanlantwitter-18508" /><ref name="yancaopanlantwitter-18509" /><ref name="yancaopanlantwitter-18510" /><ref name="qusai7984557439twitter-18511" /><ref name="beppocointwitter-18512" /><ref name="abugarcia1990twitter-18513" /><ref name="blackowlbsvtwitter-18514" /><ref name="towertemennigrutwitter-18515" />

== About StabilityAI ==
Stability AI introduces its latest advancements with the launch of Stable Diffusion 3.5, a model designed to generate professional-grade images. The company builds powerful image, video, 3D, and audio generation tools that seamlessly integrate into various environments, offering flexibility in creative processes. Stability AI also provides solutions for self-hosted licenses, allowing users to deploy models within their own systems for advanced customization and complete control over data. Their platform API allows for easy integration of these tools into custom applications, enhancing versatility for developers. Cloud partners, including major tech companies like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and NVIDIA, help extend these tools across trusted ecosystems.

The company also offers several applications such as Stable Assistant, a web-based platform that allows users to access and create with all the models and editing tools available. Their suite of tools includes capabilities to generate and edit images, compose and transform audio, produce high-quality videos from still images, and create detailed 3D objects, all with impressive speed and precision. Stability AI's partners, including major companies like Arm and HubSpot, help drive innovation across industries.

In a recent case study, Mercado Libre, Latin America's largest marketplace, utilized Stable Diffusion to support small and medium-sized businesses by creating high-quality advertisements at scale. Stability AI continues to make strides in AI-powered creativity and is committed to pushing the boundaries of media generation. The company actively collaborates with a vibrant community of creators and builders, who are redefining workflows and setting new standards in the creative industry.
== About $STAI Token ==
"Introducing $STAI Token on Solana - Empowering AI with Stability. Contract Address: We are excited to announce the launch of the $STAI token on the Solana blockchain, designed to deepen community involvement and accelerate AI innovation at Stability AI."

"$STAI will function as A Governance Token: Giving you a voice in Stability AI's future direction. A Utility Token: Unlocking exclusive benefits and services within our AI ecosystem. An Incentive for Engagement: Rewarding those who contribute to our community and projects."

== The Reality ==
The Stability AI account on Twitter/X was vulnerable.

== What Happened ==
Followers of the Stability AI account on Twitter/X lost funds after purchasing a new STAI token.
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|+Key Event Timeline - Stability AI STAI Token Rug Pull Twitter/X Compromised
!Date
!Event
!Description
|-
|January 8th, 2025 12:48:00 PM MST
|Stability AI NVidia Partnership
|Stability AI posts about their partnership with NVidia, in what appears to be their last legitimate post prior to the compromise.
|-
|January 15th, 2025 8:55:00 PM MST
|First Mentions Of Scam
|Various community members (v_danielmg, Valiquexo, abugarcia1990) post to indicate that they've been rugged by the scam token, and the post has now been deleted.
|-
|January 17th, 2025 1:18:00 PM MST
|Tweet Announcing Recovery
|A tweet from Stability AI announces the recovery of the account, explaining that a security breach led to unauthorized posts. The account team apologizes for any confusion, assures that they quickly regained control, and removed the content. They thank followers for their understanding.
|}

== Technical Details ==
Smart Contract Address: D2Wq7b1udwWWwP2iSYQ4zjBC4nEHng42LEbpbohSQdFi

== Total Amount Lost ==
The total amount lost is unknown.

How much was lost and how was it calculated? If there are conflicting reports, which are accurate and where does the discrepancy lie?

== Immediate Reactions ==
Many community members tweeted to express anger and disappointment after the STAI token was dumped. Some realized the account had been hacked, while others appeared to be upset with Stability AI themselves.

== Ultimate Outcome ==
Stability AI was able to regain control of the account and ultimately acknowledged the incident.

"We recently experienced a security breach on our X account, resulting in unauthorized posts. We deeply apologize for any confusion this may have caused.  We regained control quickly and removed the content as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding."

It does not appear that they have offered any assistance to affected users.

== Total Amount Recovered ==
There do not appear to have been any funds recovered in this case.

What funds were recovered? What funds were reimbursed for those affected users?

== Ongoing Developments ==
What parts of this case are still remaining to be concluded?
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== References ==
<references><ref name="stabilityaitweet-18491">[https://twitter.com/StabilityAI/status/1880348926190186863 Stability AI - "We recently experienced a security breach on our X account, resulting in unauthorized posts. We deeply apologize for any confusion this may have caused.  We regained control quickly and removed the content as soon as possible. Than...ter/X] (Accessed Mar 10, 2025)</ref>

<ref name="stabilityaihomepage-18492">[https://stability.ai/ Stability AI Homepage] (Accessed Mar 10, 2025)</ref>

<ref name="mattrusintweet-18493">[https://twitter.com/MattRusin/status/1880049730849526156 Matt Rusin - "We trusted your X account" - Twitter/X] (Accessed Mar 10, 2025)</ref>

<ref name="stabilityainvidiapartner-18494">[https://twitter.com/StabilityAI/status/1877079954267189664 Stability AI - "As announced in partnership with @NVIDIA at CES, we’re excited to introduce Stable Point Aware 3D (SPAR3D), setting a new standard in 3D generation. " - Twitter/X] (Accessed Mar 10, 2025)</ref>

<ref name="liurong2000tweet-18495">[https://twitter.com/liurong2000/status/1879747999078969431 Liurong2000 - "Scammer, cancel the contract post after defrauding the money" - Twitter/X] (Accessed Mar 10, 2025)</ref>

<ref name="staitokenscam-18496">[https://solscan.io/token/D2Wq7b1udwWWwP2iSYQ4zjBC4nEHng42LEbpbohSQdFi STAI Token Scam Address - Solscan] (Accessed Mar 10, 2025)</ref>

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<ref name="investandcryptotwitter-18503">[https://twitter.com/investandcrypto/status/1879745726533742661 @investandcrypto Twitter] (Accessed Mar 10, 2025)</ref>

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<ref name="beppocointwitter-18512">[https://twitter.com/beppocoin/status/1879744487808974945 @beppocoin Twitter] (Accessed Mar 10, 2025)</ref>

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