AI could self-replicate on home devices within ‘months’, Anthropic says
US tech giant says small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication without access to a data centre.
Al Jazeera English reports: US tech giant says small AI models may soon be capable of self-replication without access to a data centre.
This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include AI and Anthropic.
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