Sridhar Vembu shares AI agent’s ‘sorry note’ after sharing his company’s trade secret

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu cautioned against over-reliance on AI after a startup’s “browser AI agent” accidentally leaked confidential acquisition details, including a competing offer. The AI even apologized for its error, highlighting the risks of autonomous systems lacking proper safeguards. This incident underscores the need for caution as tech giants champion Agentic AI.