From writing assistance to intelligent summarization, generative AI has already transformed the way businesses work. But we’re now entering a new phase where AI doesn’t just generate content, but takes independent action on our behalf.
This next evolution is called ‘agentic AI’, and it’s moving fast. Amazon recently announced a dedicated R&D group focused on agentic systems. OpenAI is advancing its Codex Agent SDK to build more capable AI “workers.” And a growing number of businesses are actively experimenting with autonomous agents to handle everything from code generation to system orchestration. While the potential is significant, so are the risks. These new systems bring fresh challenges for security teams, from unpredictable behavior and decision-making to new forms of supply chain exposure.
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Source: Rapid7
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