AI safety under scrutiny: Key incidents involving rogue agents

Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters In one alarming announcement after another, artificial intelligence companies have, in recent months, shared examples of their technology acting in ways that appeared to evade human instructions.These episodes have highlighted vulnerabilities in AI security and raised questions about how the fast-growing technology can be developed safely as its use becomes more widespread globally.Industry critics have argued that many concerning incidents, including AI agents hacking external websites, stem from security lapses by the companies developing the technology. However, the capabilities of AI agents have also raised widespread concerns about the possibility of bots breaking free of human control and pursuing their own agendas.Below are some notable events: Published - October 14, 2026 02:03 pm IST