I think most AI agents are less secure than their builders realize
Summary
The article argues that AI agent security is often overstated with a focus on prompt injection, while overlooking broader risks such as unauthorized tool use, data access, and financial transactions. It calls for more attention to what agents can actually be made to do in production environments.
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