From guardrails to governance: A CEO’s guide for securing agentic systems
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Started February 05, 2026
The previous article in this series, “Rules fail at the prompt, succeed at the boundary,” focused on the first AI-orchestrated espionage campaign and the failure of prompt-level control. This article is the prescription. The question every CEO is now getting from their board is some version of: What do we do about agent risk? Across…
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From guardrails to governance: A CEO’s guide for securing agentic systems
MIT Technology Review (United States) | Feb 04, 2026
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CEOs must prioritize transparency in AI governance to build trust and accountability in their organizations.
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Implementing strong governance for agentic systems is essential to mitigate risks and ensure ethical AI deployment in organizations.
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A balanced approach to governance can promote both safety and innovation in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI.
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Overregulating agentic systems could stifle innovation and hinder the development of beneficial AI technologies.
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Relying solely on governance frameworks may lead to complacency, neglecting the need for continuous adaptation to emerging AI risks.
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