Insights from the Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast episode “Ep 718: Agent Risk, Security, and AI Sprawl in 2026: Why AI That Acts Changes Everything (Start Here Series Vol 9)”, published February 20, 2026.
In "Ep 718: Agent Risk, Security, and AI Sprawl in 2026: Why AI That Acts Changes Everything (Start Here Series Vol 9)", A tiered governance framework for deploying AI agents. Instead of granting full autonomy immediately, organizations should move through phases: Suggesting -> Proposing -> Approving -> Limited…
In "Ep 718: Agent Risk, Security, and AI Sprawl in 2026: Why AI That Acts Changes Everything (Start Here Series Vol 9)", A severe form of shadow IT where unapproved AI agents operate invisibly within a network. Unlike standard shadow AI (using ChatGPT on the side), these agents can spawn sub-agents, replicate, and…
In "Ep 718: Agent Risk, Security, and AI Sprawl in 2026: Why AI That Acts Changes Everything (Start Here Series Vol 9)", The simultaneous maturity of three technical factors: Reasoning Threshold (high reliability), Computer Use (using mouse/keyboard/APIs), and Memory Persistence (long-term context). This combination…
In "Ep 718: Agent Risk, Security, and AI Sprawl in 2026: Why AI That Acts Changes Everything (Start Here Series Vol 9)", The three vectors where agent vulnerabilities exist: Inputs (prompt injection), Tools (permissions and connectors), and Actions (unintended workflows). Wilson argues 'Actions' is the most dangerous…
