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Experts clarify technical limits of self-replicating AI claims

Anthropic's announcement that AI could self-replicate in smart devices within months sparked online fear. Experts explain that significant technical limitations make such scenarios unlikely.

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  1. 2026-10-14 18:11 · New Scientist AI
    Self-replicating AIs are a great digital horror story – here’s the reality
  2. 2026-10-14 18:11 · New Scientist Technology
    Self-replicating AIs are a great digital horror story – here’s the reality

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