Definition ∞ Secure AI agents are autonomous software entities equipped with artificial intelligence capabilities that operate within a framework designed to protect their integrity, privacy, and resistance to manipulation. These agents employ cryptographic techniques and robust security protocols to ensure their actions are trustworthy and their data remains confidential. They are built to operate reliably in adversarial environments.
Context ∞ The development of secure AI agents is becoming increasingly relevant for decentralized autonomous organizations and Web3 applications, where AI might execute complex operations on a blockchain. A key challenge involves ensuring that these agents can operate without introducing new attack vectors or centralizing control. Future progress will depend on rigorous auditing and the implementation of verifiable computation methods to ensure their secure and transparent operation.