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Chinese peptide labs pivot from fentanyl precursors, fueled by crypto

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Chinese laboratories, previously involved in fentanyl precursor sales, are now shifting to producing and selling peptides, a largely unregulated supplement market valued at over $100 million annually. This transition, fueled by cryptocurrency transactions, is driven by the "looksmaxing" trend on social media and a desire to avoid law enforcement scrutiny. Meanwhile, Meta's AI-powered customer support has been exploited by hackers to gain unauthorized access to user accounts. AI

IMPACT Highlights the use of AI in illicit markets and security vulnerabilities, underscoring the need for robust AI safety and regulation.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a significant shift in illicit markets and the exploitation of AI customer support, involving substantial financial flows and security implications.

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