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How to Keep Agent-Based AI Systems in Check
June 18, 2026
Most lawyers remain focused on AI hallucinations. The concern centers on inaccuratecitations, fabricated cases, and drafting errors. While those risks remain, they are nolonger the most pressing concern.
The next wave of risk is more complex: autonomous AI agents that act, not just suggest. Arecent MIT-led study examined dozens of widely used AI agent systems and identifiedsignificant gaps in monitoring, transparency, and control. In practical terms, many of thesetools can operate with limited oversight and, in some cases, without a clear way to shutthem down once deployed.
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