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One man accidentally gained access to thousands of robot vacuums, exposing the AI cyber nightmare risk facing millions of Americans

Millions of Americans are increasingly welcoming these internet-connected devices into their most intimate spaces. Roughly 54 million U.S. households had at least one smart home device installed as of 2020, per Parks Associates. Furthermore, companies like Tesla, Figure, and 1X are racing to introduce sophisticated, humanoid autonomous robots capable of living in homes and performing complex chores.

From the article, "One man accidentally gained access to thousands of robot vacuums, exposing the AI cyber nightmare risk facing millions of Americans" by Nick Lichtenberg

 

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