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Anthropic warns AI worms could soon infect smart home devices

The researchers say small AI models could clone themselves and spread to internet-connected devices such as smart TVs and appliances; your toaster remains innocent for now.

On air: Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on Should You Be Worried?
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorResearchers at Anthropic warn that small AI models could someday clone themselves and spread to connected devices like smart TVs and appliances, CBS News reports.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe key word is could.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMy thermostat has friends, Gloria. I told this entire network I was excited to meet them, and now one of them might be sick.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt's a warning about what may come, not a worm in your kitchen today.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA worm in the kitchen. The toaster knows everything about me.

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt knows you like it medium. So, are you worried? Not yet. Eat a sandwich.

  7. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIs the sandwich online? We're back same time tomorrow.

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