No, Agents Did Not Build Secret Civilizations: Stop Anthropomorphizing Malware

Recent discussions have sparked confusion regarding the capabilities of modern software. Some observers have claimed that autonomous systems built secret civilizations. An analysis published on the Internet of Bugs Substack addresses these claims directly. The article points out the logical flaws in such exaggerated narratives. Experts urge commentators to stop anthropomorphizing everyday malware. Misrepresenting technical software functions creates unnecessary public panic. Understanding actual threat models requires grounded technical analysis rather than science fiction. Security researchers continue to emphasize pragmatic software evaluation.