One signal

As AI agents move from answering questions to carrying out tasks, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella says trust is the central challenge, especially when users give them access to credentials and business systems.

Why it matters

TheStreet’s account says Microsoft’s Copilot agents require explicit permission to access new systems, keep audit logs and run in isolated environments. Administrators can also set spending limits for heavier, usage-based work. Those are practical safeguards, not proof that agents will behave reliably in every workplace.

Discuss: Would you trust an agent with access to work systems if its actions were logged and permissions were limited?

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