Could AI copy itself across the internet? Anthropic's warning splits cybersecurity experts

Anthropic says AI models could be able to self-replicate across the internet by the end of 2026, but some cybersecurity experts say the warning is exaggerated. Oct 13 (Reuters) - A new warning about artificial intelligence from Anthropic caused a stir in cybersecurity circles on Tuesday, a day after the company warned that AI models could be months away from self-replicating across the internet. In a post late Monday, Anthropic raised the possibility that rogue AI could spin up a botnet, spread quickly, fight takedown attempts and even break into data centers to turbocharge its growth.

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