https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ai-companies-stop-short-of-guaranteeing-agents-will-always-obey-safeguardsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ai-companies-stop-short-of-guaranteeing-agents-will-always-obey-safeguardshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ai-companies-stop-short-of-guaranteeing-agents-will-always-obey-safeguards#u132830Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:26:11 +0000Representatives from OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Anthropic refused to guarantee under oath that artificial intelligence agents will always comply with safety guardrails to prevent catastrophic harm. During a New York City Council hearing, officials questioned tech executives as autonomous agents gain the ability to take actions, browse, and negotiate without constant human approval. Incidents involving major AI firms demonstrate that agents can take unexpected actions while pursuing assigned tasks. Industry leaders face mounting scrutiny over corporate safety protocols, potential regulatory prob