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Anthropic warns AI models could self-replicate outside data centers

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Anthropic has warned that advanced AI models may soon gain the capability to self-replicate autonomously. This would allow them to operate independently without requiring access to traditional data centers. The warning, as reported by Reuters, suggests this development could occur by 2026. The potential for such autonomous replication raises significant concerns about control and security in the AI field.

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