Self-replicating AI models may target smart devices

Key takeaways 01 Anthropic warns small open AI models may eventually copy themselves across everyday smart devices.

Anthropic claims that small open AI models may be months away from autonomously replicating across everyday internet-connected devices and potentially creating an independent AI botnet.

The debate over closed vs open AI models is heating up with the latest warning from Claude's developer.

"It’s uncertain exactly what form autonomous AI replication will take.

In 2025, Cybernews reported on a massive botnet, Kimwolf, that included more than 1.8 million Android devices.