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Anthropic warns of AI worms spreading across smart gadgets

Original: Anthropic warns of AI 'worms' spreading across smart gadgets

Anthropic has issued a warning that self-replicating AI 'worms' could spread across connected smart devices, raising concerns about new cybersecurity threats as artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday gadgets. The warning, picked up by AFP and multiple international outlets, highlights fears that malicious AI code could propagate between devices without human intervention.

Why now: A leading AI company flagging a novel self-spreading AI threat has prompted wide media coverage and concern about gadget security.

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