Google DeepMind Warns of Risks From Millions of Interacting AI Agents

2026-06-11 · MIT Tech Review AI · Original

Google DeepMind is actively funding research to investigate the potential dangers of a digital ecosystem where millions of autonomous AI agents interact online. Rohin Shah, leading the company's AGI safety and alignment research, warns that as these AI agents become capable of executing complex tasks without human intervention and following instructions from one another, we may face unforeseen risks. The tech giant is prioritizing safety to ensure this mass-market transition remains secure.

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