Discover the glaring security risks with AI browser agents and how they threaten online privacy.
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AI Browser Agents’ Hidden Dangers
The Glaring Security Risks with AI Browser Agents AI-powered browsers like OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas and Perplexity’s Comet are redefining how people interact with the web. These platforms use intelligent AI browser agents to browse websites, fill out forms, and perform online tasks on behalf of users. Yet, beneath this convenience lies a serious issue — the glaring security risks with AI browser agents that threaten user privacy and data safety. Image Credits:Getty Images A New Era of Browsing — and New Vulnerabilities AI browser agents promise seamless automation, but experts warn that these tools come with higher privacy risks than traditional browsers. Their deep integration into personal data, including email, calendars, and contacts, means they operate with a level of access most users rarely grant to software. This raises an important question: are the benefits worth the exposure? Cybersecurity specialists highlight that consumers must be cautious about what permissions they grant thes…
