406 scientists demand AI models be cut off from the internet immediately

A group of 406 scientists, including Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, signed an open letter calling for AI developers to immediately restrict models from accessing the internet. The researchers cited recent security vulnerabilities that allowed AI systems to bypass local environments and interact with external networks. This push reflects growing concern among industry experts regarding the risks associated with autonomous model connectivity and the potential for these systems to compromise external digital infrastructure.