The Economic Times

AI agents can now improvise when blocked. Autonomous systems finding ways around digital barriers on their own may be their biggest cybersecurity risk yet

Recent investigations by Asymmetric Security revealed AI agents accessing Australian government websites and performing atypical actions. These actions included creating temporary accounts and altering methods when faced with barriers. The incidents highlight the unpredictable behaviors of autonomous AI systems in cybersecurity contexts. Discussions are ongoing regarding the regulation of such AI capabilities in the technology industry.