Microsoft introduced Guardian Agents, a new security feature to monitor AI agents within enterprises, addressing risks from AI acting unpredictably or as insider threats. This is part of Project Perception, which aims to separate control of AI intelligence from its supply, ensuring enterprises maintain authority over AI actions. Microsoft also enhanced its Defender product to detect various AI agents and limit their data access, requiring human approval for risky decisions. This move reflects growing industry concerns about AI security and insider threats, with Microsoft positioning itself as a key provider of AI agent security solutions.
Microsoft shares trade at USD 532.70 on Pluang as of Oct 20, 2026 05:21 WIB, close to their 52-week high of USD 543.45, showing a modest 0.69% gain in the last day. Despite this recent uptick, the stock remains well above its 52-week low of USD 352.83, reflecting continued investor interest in the technology sector. On Pluang, Microsoft sees more selling activity with 72% of orders being sell versus 28% buy, while the typical hold time is 143 days, indicating a medium-term investment horizon among users.
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