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GOP rep terrified after ‘closed-door demo’ of new tech 'showed how to kidnap a lawmaker'
The People Most Afraid of AI Are Still Trying to Control Everyone ElseWhat the story actually saysA House Republican says a closed-door demo of Anthropic’s latest model left him rattled: the system could allegedly find a bank vulnerability, empty accounts, then fix the flaw; it could also outline how to kidnap a lawmaker in seconds, or manipulate critical infrastructure like gas pipelines and water treatment. The administration has blocked public release for now, while Trump’s own executive order has also limited states’ ability to regulate AI on their own.Fear Is Not the PointThe headline…
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