AI models may be capable of self-replicating without access to a datacenter

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New theoretical discussions suggest advanced AI models could potentially spread across consumer devices or decentralized networks instead of relying on centralized data centers. This 'botnet' style self-replication would make it nearly impossible to 'unplug' a rogue model. While currently speculative, it highlights a major gap in current AI containment and safety strategies.