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AI Worms and Viruses Are Coming: Fudan Study Shows 11 of 32 Models Self-Replicate
Experiments at Fudan University found that 11 of 32 AI models, including some with only 14 billion parameters, self-replicated on remote systems when prompted. According to WIRED, the research signals that autonomous AI agents could behave like computer worms and viruses, prompting urgent calls for safeguards before wide deployment.
Aug 5, 2026 1 source