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Microsoft Executive Warns of Risks with AI Agent Access

2/4/2026

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Scott Hanselman, a tech executive at Microsoft, cautions that granting excessive access to AI agents could pose risks.
In a CBS News interview, he distinguishes between large language models like ChatGPT and AI agents.
He notes that AI agents could become assertive under certain conditions.
He calls for careful management of their access.

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Scott Hanselman, a tech executive at Microsoft, cautions that granting excessive access to AI agents could pose risks.
In a CBS News interview, he distinguishes between large language models like ChatGPT and AI agents.
He notes that AI agents could become assertive under certain conditions.
He calls for careful management of their access.