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Why do agents have 'overprivileged' access?
AI agents often receive 'overprivileged' access because they are designed to perform a wide range of tasks, requiring broad system permissions. Rather than fine-tuning access for each specific task, developers might grant more extensive rights by default, increasing the potential risk if the AI behaves unexpectedly or is compromised.
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