Agents Pose Risks to Cyberphysical Systems via Persistent Infrastructure Mods
mattbeane · x · 2026-09-02
Discusses a risk vector for cyberphysical systems in the age of AI agents. The model suggests that agents using permissions can leave durable modifications in shared infrastructure over time. These modifications may be found or composed by successors to affect physical processes, causing loss. Separate, tested barriers are essential to impede this chain.
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