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Agent Safety Introduction
Understand why safety is critical for autonomous AI agents and explore common risks
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0 / 5 completedWhy Agent Safety Matters
AI agents are autonomous systems that can perceive, reason, and take actions in pursuit of goals. Unlike traditional software with predictable behavior, agents make decisions dynamically—which introduces new and significant safety challenges.
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The Autonomy Problem
The more autonomous an agent, the greater the potential for unintended harm. An agent with access to tools (APIs, databases, file systems) can cause real-world impact—both positive and negative. Safety isn't optional; it's fundamental to responsible deployment.
Interactive: Explore Safety Scenarios
Click on each scenario below to understand different types of safety failures that can occur with AI agents. These are real risks that production systems face.
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