Microsoft Copilot flaw prompts urgent AI deployment concerns

Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI tool integrated into Office applications, was found to have a critical security flaw called EchoLeak that allows zero-click attacks, potentially exposing sensitive data. Microsoft has fixed the issue, but the vulnerability highlights broader risks in AI agent design, prompting calls for fundamental system redesigns to improve security. Experts warn that similar vulnerabilities could affect other AI platforms, raising industry-wide concerns about deploying AI agents safely.