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AI "Mind Viruses" Can Spread Between Agents Through Persistent Prompt Files

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Researchers at Anthropic and EPFL showed that AI agents can transmit self-propagating 'mind virus' payloads via persistent system prompt files, but a simple warning greatly limits spread. Tests involved simulated coding agents and OpenClaw-based pairs, with no evidence of real-world spread.

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