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Products·Aug 24·all news from August 24, 2026

Instinct’s powerful AI assistant is raising privacy and security concerns

Users are testing Instinct, an AI assistant capable of performing tasks on their behalf, but the tool is facing criticism regarding its extensive data access requirements and broad operational permissions. These concerns highlight a growing tension between the convenience of autonomous AI agents and the potential privacy and security risks associated with granting them control over personal accounts.

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