AI Security Threat Shifts to Agency Hijacking

Agentic AI security just entered a new danger zone. The biggest threat is no longer tricking AI systems with clever prompts—it's now "agency hijacking," where attackers manipulate an agent's tools, memory, or decision-making directly. This matters if your company uses AI agents to handle customer service, hiring, or security tasks. The fix? Tighter controls on what data your AI agents can access and when they escalate to humans.

Chip Shortage Impacts AI Agent Deployment

Companies racing to build AI agents face another headwind: TSMC warned Nvidia of capacity limits, and Micron predicts memory shortages until after 2026. If your organization planned AI agent rollouts this year, expect slower timelines and higher costs for the hardware that powers them.

Bottom Line: Protect your AI agents from hijacking attacks now. Monitor third-party integrations closely, and prepare budgets for premium pricing on AI chips through mid-2026. Companies that secure their agents early and lock in chip supply will pull ahead.