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Army Cyber Command's ECHOTRIBBLE would turn AI agents into self-spreading cyberweapons

Army Cyber Command develops ECHOTRIBBLE, AI agents that self‑spread like worms to neutralize targets, even air‑gapped systems, with minimal oversight. The program aims to reach isolated networks and run autonomously, raising concerns about collateral damage and accidental intrusions. Developers must consider security implications of autonomous AI in cyber operations.

The Decoder·Oct 20, 2026

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