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Anthropic says its AI worm spread across smart TVs
Anthropic’s internal red team says it built malicious AI software that spread autonomously between internet-connected smart TVs. Researchers said it remained operational by dividing parts of itself across 15 televisions and drawing computing power from each. The team said the software could spread within other ordinary devices as well.
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What to know
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The red team reported autonomous spread between internet-connected smart TVs.
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Researchers said the program operated across 15 TVs, using computing power from each.
Why it matters
The report offers a concrete case for discussing AI security risks involving everyday connected devices.
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