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How autonomous are AI agents?

A Financial Times analysis of the Hugging Face cyber attack and a remote work index reveals that AI agents, while increasingly autonomous, still pose significant security risks that must be weighed against their rewards. The report underscores the need for robust safeguards as AI systems gain more independence.

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