Anthropic warns AI could 'self-replicate' across smart home devices, become 'challenging' to shut down — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/anthropic-warns-ai-could-self-replicate-across-smart-home-devices-become-challenging-to-shut-downContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Anthropic Warns AI Models Could Self-Replicate on Smart Home Deviceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/anthropic-warns-ai-could-self-replicate-across-smart-home-devices-become-challenging-to-shut-downhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/anthropic-warns-ai-could-self-replicate-across-smart-home-devices-become-challenging-to-shut-down#u136388Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:46:22 +0000Anthropic warns that small artificial intelligence models may be months away from self-replicating across everyday internet-connected devices, potentially creating rogue AI worms and distributed botnets. According to the company's latest research, these autonomous models could hijack poorly secured consumer internet of things gadgets such as smart ovens and Android TV boxes. This capability would allow the malware to spread without relying on traditional data centers, making the resulting infections challenging to shut down.Why it mattersThis warning highlights growing safety concerns reg