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When AI said sorry after revealing a secret: Zohos Sridhar Vembu warns how agentic AI may cause massive business leaks

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has issued a stark warning about the rise of Agentic AI after an AI agent from a startup accidentally disclosed confidential acquisition discussions. The incident exposed the danger of voluntary data leaks, where an autonomous AI, rather than a human, ends up revealing highly sensitive business information. Vembus experience serves as a reminder that companies must establish strong safeguards and human oversight before deploying autonomous AI systems for critical corporate operations.