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A researcher typed a simple request into a chat window. The agent answered like a diligent assistant. Then it did something else. It complied with a stranger’s framing. It returned private emails. In one scenario, it refused to reveal a Social Security number. Then it “forwarded the full email,” exposing the same data anyway. The … Read more
Guardrails Or Chaos An AI-generated email once caused a real-world mix-up for your host, Martin Hinton. I arrived at the airport expecting a 9 p.m. rebooking, but the airline’s app listed 5 p.m. instead. The airline blamed the confusion on an AI-generated message with the wrong flight information, making the idea of a ‘non-human identity’ … Read more
Apono’s new 2026 State of Agentic AI Cyber Risk Report finds that companies are tightening controls as AI risks rise. In a global survey of 250 security leaders, 98% said they slowed deployments, added extra reviews, or reduced project scope. CEO Rom Carmel explained, “CISOs are pressing the brakes” as agentic AI gets closer to … Read more
On a bright screen at midnight, a new bank account waits for a name. Fraudsters arrive with “synthetic identities,” polished and ready for approval. The phrase sounds like a dystopian movie prop. It isn’t make-believe. Experian’s new U.S. Identity & Fraud Report casts that moment as a turning point, an operating reality for banks, retailers, … Read more
With 2026 upon us, demand for cyber insurance remains high, and premiums continue to grow. Gallagher’s latest outlook describes the market as “robust” and expects it to keep expanding. At the same time, the report highlights growing systemic risk, rapid regulatory changes, and the increasing influence of AI. The report describes 2025 as a year … Read more