Scientists Find Way to Supercharge Dangerous Computer ‘Worms’ With A.I.

NYT Technology Wednesday 03 June 2026, 00:37 UTC By Cade Metz 1 min read

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Nicolas Papernot, a professor at the University of Toronto, led a team that demonstrated a way of building a dangerous computer “worm” using artificial intelligence.

Nicolas Papernot (PERSON) the University of Toronto (ORG)

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Scientists Find Way to Supercharge Dangerous Computer ‘Worms’ With A.I.

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