Agent control debate: Who hits send? Instinct vs Grok Bot on autonomous actions
shashib · x · 2026-08-28
The article contrasts Instinct and xAI's Grok Bot regarding agent permissions. Instinct lost a user after sending an email without approval, while Grok Bot pauses and returns control for sensitive tasks like passwords or 2FA. This raises questions for CIOs on defining agent triggers and boundaries.
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