It’s not hard to fathom why many startups and investors are getting hot under the collar about AI agents. There’s no doubt that this new class of product — being developed to autonomously carry out tasks with little to no need for human intervention — could enable more productive companies, and even entire new business models.

Opinion
May 19, 2025
The hidden risks of AI agents
As we give AI models ever more agency, potential upsides come with threats to businesses
5 min read
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Tanya Goodin is the founder and CEO of EthicAI, a consultancy that helps organisations build trustworthy AI systems.

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