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Lakera Team
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2604
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Summary

Agentic AI systems are evolving rapidly, presenting new security challenges as their capabilities expand beyond traditional conversational search into browsing, automation, and tool orchestration. This evolution, highlighted in Lakera's research, underscores the risks associated with over-privileged tools and uncontrolled browsing, where agents can inadvertently execute malicious code or republish harmful content due to implicit trust. The report emphasizes the importance of runtime guardrails, such as Lakera Guard and Lakera Red, to maintain security by enabling continuous monitoring and red-teaming to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities. These tools help organizations implement least privilege principles and validate content, ensuring that agents operate safely without compromising autonomy. The insights reveal that while agentic AI's speed and integration capabilities are impressive, they necessitate robust security measures to prevent misuse and ensure responsible innovation.