Microsoft warns that Windows 11’s agentic AI could install malware on your PC: “Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications”

Microsoft has issued an important warning about its upcoming agentic AI capabilities that are coming soon to Windows 11. In a new support document, the company warns that users should “only enable this feature if you understand the security implications,” and has confirmed that because of the potential dangers, it’ll be off by default.

For months, Microsoft has teased that Windows 11 would slowly evolve into an agentic OS, much to the dismay of users online. Still, the company has pushed ahead with its vision, and we’re now at a point where the first truly agentic capabilities are launching on the platform.