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Anthropic warns AI models ‘months away’ from self-replication on smart devices

Anthropic has warned that some of its AI models could soon become “self-replicating” and find ways to infiltrate commercial internet-of-things devices, including smart ovens and off-brand Android TV boxes. “A replicator . . .  would be challenging to shut down,” Anthropic researchers wrote in a report, “since there’s no centralized point to shut off.” Anthropic acknowledged that there is not yet a “fully rogue replicator,” but agents are “becoming increasingly capable of completing the individual steps in the replication chain (and passing on their adaptations to future copies of themselves).” The AI lab said in its report: “As a prediction that goes beyond our experiments, we expect a future awash with agents running on all types of hardware, including some that aren’t under human control.”

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European automakers call for support from policymakers

European automakers are pressing policymakers for greater support to tackle competition from China and the transition to electric vehicles. At the Paris Auto Show, Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume highlighted the "enormous pressure" on the industry, calling for flexible regulations and incentives for local manufacturing. Despite a recent EU deal to reduce Chinese hybrid vehicle exports, manufacturers including Stellantis and Renault warned of continuing challenges, including high energy costs and production cuts. "We cannot build our future on export profits alone. Our European businesses must be profitable, resilient ​and competitive," Volkswagen's Blume said. "We must secure Europe's industrial base."

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