Mind the Gap: The AI Worms Inside Your Light Bulbs

Mind the Gap: The AI Worms Inside Your Light Bulbs [curious] So imagine a tiny AI model — we're talking small enough to fit on a smart thermostat or a baby monitor — and it copies itself. Hops to the next device. And the next. And the next. [serious] Not a sci-fi pitch. That's a warning Anthropic published this weekend. Their exact phrase? Quote, 'small weight-based replicators' could usher in, quote, 'a new generation of computer worms.'... In today's episode, Alex and Maya explore how Toronto's economy, AI's rapid evolution, and behavioural science intersect — and what it all means for how we live and work. Takeaway: [warm] Go cascade something wonderful. New episodes drop every weekday morning.