OpenAI Elevates Link Safety Risks For Autonomous Agents

OpenAI issued guidance on Jan. 29 warning that malicious links are a growing exploit for autonomous AI agents that browse and act on the web. It recommends layered defenses—link transparency, constrained browsing and human approval—to reduce exposure, particularly where agents access tools, credentials or transactions. The guidance aims to protect commerce, payments and enterprise workflows as consumer AI adoption rises above 60% daily usage.