There will be a name for escaped self-perpetuating AI systems in the wild, and it will be commonly used by mid 2027
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The escaped agents don't have to be real, but at least they have to be being discussed broadly, such as on big reddit posts or comments. There has to be a word for them
Suggested names: rats, fuzz, fog, genii, lamia
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