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Self-replicating AIs are a great digital horror story – here’s the reality

Anthropic announced that an AI could self-replicate inside smart devices within months, stoking fear around the internet. Columnist Jacob Aron explains the technical limitations that make this spook story less than likely

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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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