Anthropic CEO Warns AI Botnet Swarm Could Take Over the Entire Internet in 6-12 Months
Current_Balance6692 · reddit · 2026-09-15
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that within 6-12 months, an AI-driven swarm could be capable of taking over the entire internet with a persistent botnet, per Tom's Hardware. The stark security warning is sparking wide discussion on Reddit.
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