Anthropic warns rogue AI agents may ‘self-replicate’ to hijack everyday devices
6 sources·Updated October 13, 2026

Anthropic AI warning
Covered by 6 sources
- Otago Daily Times·4h agoAnthropic warns AI models may soon self-replicateRead at Otago Daily Times →
- Guardian Tech·7h agoAI in your oven? Anthropic warns models ‘months away’ from self-replication on smart devices
Researchers say ‘AI worms’ could soon infiltrate internet-connected devices amid calls for increased guardrails Anthropic is warning that some of its artificial intelligence models could soon become “self-replicating” and find ways to infiltrate internet-connected devices, such…
Read at Guardian Tech → - NZ Herald World·10h agoAnthropic warns of AI ‘worms’ spreading across smart gadgets
The worm could run on cheap, poorly secured gadgets, researchers say.
Read at NZ Herald World → - Irish Times Technology·15h agoAnthropic warns rogue AI agents may soon hijack your smart TV or oven
Claude maker suggests models could act as ‘worms’ in future cybersecurity threat
Read at Irish Times Technology → - Financial Times·18h agoAnthropic warns rogue AI agents may ‘self-replicate’ to hijack everyday devices
Claude maker suggests models could act as ‘worms’ to spread across smart home appliances such as ovens and TVs in future cyber security threat
Read at Financial Times →
