Published 6 days ago • loading... • Updated 6 days agoShow Less IconU of T researchers built a terrifying AI worm that can infect home devices. Here's what it can do and how to protect yourself Summary by The RecordUniversity of Toronto researchers warn that free, downloadable AI tools can be used to build smart computer worms capable of autonomously adapting their methods while hijacking laptops, routers, and smart TVs.Share menu4 Articles4 ArticlesAllLeft4CenterRightSearch IconSort IconThe RecordNorth Bay NipissingLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconMississauga NewsLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconParrySound.comLean LeftView articleCaret Right Icon+3 Reposted by 3 other sourcesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipU of T researchers built a terrifying AI worm that can infect home devices. Here's what it can do and how to protect yourselfUniversity of Toronto researchers warn that free, downloadable AI tools can be used to build smart computer worms capable of autonomously adapting their methods while hijacking laptops, routers, and smart TVs.6 days ago·Waterloo, CanadaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources4Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated5 days agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Record broke the news in Waterloo, Canada 6 days ago on Sunday, June 7, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsUniversity of Toronto Plus IconToronto, ON Plus IconShow AllSimilar News TopicsUniversity of Toronto Plus IconToronto, ON Plus IconShow All