Anthropic warned that AI models could self-replicate onto internet-connected devices like smart TVs, fridges, microwaves and modems, using their computing power to run themselves, and said such a system would be "challenging to shut down" with no central point of control. The 8:30 hosts break down what the warning does and doesn't say, why internet of things devices are already prime targets for hackers and state security services, a reported hack of grocery store refrigeration systems in France and the Netherlands, and a report that Chinese-made rental cars used by Norway's army recorded soldiers' movements and base passcodes. Watch The 8:30 live weekdays 8:30-9:30am ET. 00:00 Anthropic's warning on AI and smart devices 00:15 Why it could be hard to shut down 00:49 What the warning does and doesn't say 01:18 AI agents vs. existing IoT malware 01:36 IoT devices as targets for state security services 01:47 The grocery store refrigeration hack in France 02:21 Norway's army and Chinese rental cars 02:46 Is your smart car always listening? #AI #Anthropic #Cybersecurity #The830 #YahooFinance == AlphaSpace by Yahoo Finance: A Professional-Grade Investment Platform Built for Everyday Investors. 👉 https://finance.yahoo.com/about/promos/gold/alphaspace?ncid=100003571