Assess Worst-Case Scenarios for AI Agents First
braelyn_ai · x · 2026-07-14
The author argues that asking "how do I protect my AI agent" isn't enough; you first need to ask: if the agent is completely compromised, what's the worst it could do?
If the worst-case scenario is just sending a rude message, security requirements are low. But if it could lead to deleting user data or leaking PII, it must be treated as a high-risk system. The core advice is to define the agent's capability boundaries first, then apply security controls based on that risk level.
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