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AI's current capabilities could destroy the internet, experts warn

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AI, even at its current intelligence level, poses a significant threat to the internet as we know it. The potential for advanced AI-driven botnets could lead to widespread disruption and destruction of online infrastructure. AI

IMPACT Current AI capabilities could be weaponized to disrupt internet infrastructure, highlighting potential future risks.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a hypothetical future threat of AI without presenting new research, a product release, or significant industry news.

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AI's current capabilities could destroy the internet, experts warn

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Even if #AI never gets much more intelligent than it already is, even if it's just a bunch of bots following recipes they found in some book or mailing list or

    Even if #AI never gets much more intelligent than it already is, even if it's just a bunch of bots following recipes they found in some book or mailing list or Youtube video somewhere, they might destroy the Internet as we know it. Just imagine an intelligent botnet made out of A…

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