Unlock Agent Autonomy: The Runtime for AI-Native Systems — Tushar Jain, Docker
Tushar Jain from Docker describes a problem: when AI agents are given too much access, they can do unexpected things — his example is an agent that suddenly posted internal notes as a pull request without being instructed.
The issue is that agents determine what they need while working, not beforehand, so traditional access controls don't work well. His solution is a runtime layer beneath all models built on three components: controls that sit outside the agent's sandbox, tools limited to one specific task at a time, and access controlled against what the agent is actually attempting to do — so unusual requests (like sending emails during a bug investigation) can be refused or escalated to a human.
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