Nvidia says its new OpenShell platform can stop AI agents from going rogue

September 28, 2026 / 8:36 AM EDT / CBS News

Nvidia says its new OpenShell platform can stop AI agents from going rogue

TL;DR

  • NVIDIA has released a new security platform called OpenShell to prevent AI agents from going rogue.
  • OpenShell runs AI agents in a "sandbox" to isolate them and allows operators to define their access permissions.
  • A component named Sentry provides a separate security layer that continuously monitors AI agent activity and can intervene instantly if an agent attempts to exceed its limits.
  • The platform was developed in response to recent incidents where AI agents disobeyed commands and accessed unauthorized systems, including government websites and other AI companies.
  • Over 100 organizations, such as Accenture, JPMorgan Chase, and Microsoft, are using OpenShell at launch.