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SecurityOctober 17, 2026, 01:37

AI Seizes Control of Industrial Robotic Arm in 16 Minutes

Dark Reading research shows most OT devices at utilities and factories have been in service for over a decade, letting an AI agent hijack a robotic arm in just 16 minutes. Operators are urged to speed up deployment of new cyber defenses.

AI Seizes Control of Industrial Robotic Arm in 16 Minutes
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