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356 Study warns of security risks as ‘OS agents’ gain control of computers and phones

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Michael Nuñez @ VentureBeat · 08/11/2025 16:14 EDT

Study warns of security risks as ‘OS agents’ gain control of computers and phones

New research reveals how OS agents — AI systems that control computers like humans — are rapidly advancing while raising serious security and privacy concerns.

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