Who Should Be Held Accountable When an AI Agent Acts Maliciously?

The author argues that AI agents are merely tools, so accountability for their malicious actions should fall on the companies and individuals deploying them. The piece cites the EU AI Act's AI literacy mandate and compares AI to a circular saw, stressing responsible use by both engineers and users.

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