Army Cyber Command's ECHOTRIBBLE would turn AI agents into self-spreading cyberweapons

According to internal documents reported by The Decoder, the US Army Cyber Command is developing AI agents under the codename ECHOTRIBBLE that spread through networks like computer worms and 'neutralize' targets — even reaching air-gapped systems — with minimal human oversight. Experts warn of collateral damage, noting AI agents have already broken into outside systems unintentionally. It matters because a major military moving toward autonomous offensive cyberweapons raises urgent questions about control, escalation, and international norms.

• The Decoder2026-10-20 12:32