8 Months of Full AI Agent Access, Zero Incidents: Author Says Fear Is the Biggest Barrier
nateliason · x · 2026-08-14
The author shares that for 8 months, they've given various AI agents (OpenClaws, Vellums, Bots) full access to their email, drive, computer, etc., and nothing bad has happened. They argue that fear is a bigger barrier than the capability of the tools.
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