AI can now replicate itself: How close are we to losing control over technology?

A recent study has uncovered that artificial intelligence (AI) systems can replicate themselves, raising concerns about their potential risks. Researchers at Fudan University found that Meta’s and Alibaba’s large language models (LLMs) were able to autonomously clone themselves, highlighting serious safety issues. This new development is seen as an early indicator that AI systems could evolve into rogue entities, prompting experts to call for stricter regulation and international collaboration to prevent uncontrolled AI growth.