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AI Research Sparks Security Concerns

Updated 2026-10-15 12:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Researchers at Anthropic explored the potential for AI to spread through everyday gadgets, raising new fears about smart device security. Cybersecurity experts caution that similar tactics have been seen before.

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