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Don Wedel
Don Wedel

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Are We Building AI Agents We Can No Longer Control?

AI agents are moving beyond generating code. They can now execute commands, modify files, browse the web, and coordinate with other agents.

But here's the question: How much autonomy should we give an AI agent before the security risks outweigh the productivity gains?

Should agents require human approval for every sensitive action, or should we trust them to operate independently within predefined boundaries?

I'm curious how other developers are approaching this in real-world projects.

Where do you draw the line between useful autonomy and dangerous overreach?

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