AI Safety Expert Warns of Growing Cyber Harm Risks from AI Agents
S_OhEigeartaigh · x · 2026-08-13
AI safety expert Shankar O'Sullivan expressed deep concern regarding the erosion of norms, especially at a time when AI agents are capable of causing significant cyber harm.
He highlighted that these risks apply to both accidental and intentional damages, underscoring the urgent need for robust safety measures as agent capabilities rapidly advance.
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