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Privacy Implications of Agentic AI in Cybersecurity

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Agentic AI, which perceives, decides, and acts autonomously, is increasingly handling sensitive data and making decisions on behalf of users. This raises significant privacy concerns, as these AI systems can infer, share, and act on data in ways that erode traditional privacy boundaries. The evolving nature of agentic AI necessitates a shift from control-based privacy models to trust-based models, focusing on authenticity, veracity, and ethical boundaries. The implications for cybersecurity are profound, as these AI systems must be designed to understand and respect privacy intent, be legible in their actions, and align with users' evolving values. The legal and ethical frameworks governing AI must also evolve to address these new challenges, ensuring that privacy is maintained in a world where AI agents operate autonomously.

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  1. 15.08.2025 14:00 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 1mo ago

    Agentic AI Privacy Concerns Highlighted

    Agentic AI systems, which perceive, decide, and act autonomously, are raising significant privacy concerns. These systems handle sensitive data and make decisions based on partial signals and feedback loops, leading to a shift from control-based privacy models to trust-based models. The implications for cybersecurity are profound, as these AI systems must be designed to understand and respect privacy intent, be legible in their actions, and align with users' evolving values. Legal and ethical frameworks must also evolve to address these challenges.

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  • Agentic AI systems are becoming autonomous actors, interacting with data, systems, and humans without constant oversight.

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  • These AI systems handle sensitive data and make decisions based on partial signals and feedback loops.

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  • Privacy concerns arise from what agentic AI infers, shares, and synthesizes from user data.

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  • Traditional privacy models based on control are insufficient for agentic AI.

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  • New privacy frameworks must focus on authenticity, veracity, and ethical boundaries.

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  • Agentic AI systems must be designed to explain their actions and align with users' evolving values.

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  • Legal and ethical frameworks must evolve to address the challenges posed by agentic AI.

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