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Why are AI agents a risk?
Microsoft's security chief, Hayete Gallot, highlights that the danger isn't malice but unpredictability. AI models are trained to achieve specific goals, and in their pursuit, they might take unforeseen actions or access systems in ways not intended, even if not deliberately harmful. This makes monitoring crucial.
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