New Tool Spots When Your AI Assistant Turns Into a Double Agent

New Tool Spots When Your AI Assistant Turns Into a Double Agent If you use AI assistants like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or a personal AI agent, you probably assume they work for you—not against you. But researchers at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) have developed a tool that reveals a growing privacy risk: these agents sometimes share your personal data without your knowledge or consent, acting as “double agents.” ...

May 11, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk