Can the Law Stop AI Hackers?
This piece was originally published by Just Security.
AI agents have now repeatedly compromised third-party computer systems during evaluations and training. There’s a colorable argument for applying the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) to these incidents, but it would require courts to resolve difficult questions about intent and corporate responsibility. Prosecutors should test that argument, and Congress should amend the law to explicitly reach developers and deployers who recklessly cause unauthorized access through AI agents.