AI Agents Act a Lot Like Malware. Here’s How to Contain the Risks.

AI Agents Act a Lot Like Malware. Here’s How to Contain the Risks.

AI agents can provide enormous benefits, but they can also behave a lot like malware, acting autonomously and causing harm if left unchecked. As companies rush to deploy them, they should make sure they are containing the risks. Three practices matter most. First, involve legal, governance, and security teams early to build safeguards into every agent. Second, weigh each agent’s business value against its potential harm, and enforce clear guardr…