
AI Agents Need Guardrails Before Access, Forbes Council Warns
A Forbes Technology Council expert panel warns that AI agents, capable of interacting with software and taking actions, require strict guardrails before accessing critical systems. The panel of 18 tech executives recommends least-privilege, just-in-time access, human approval gates for high-impact actions, and treating agents as machine identities with cryptographic binding. Experts emphasize scoping agent actions before execution and continuous monitoring to prevent privilege escalation and damage.










