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Nvidia App Update Adds Support For Agent Control, But Some Users are Warning to Turn it Off

It's no secret that Nvidia loves its AI, and fresh off of launching RTX Spark – the new chipset for Agentic laptops – the Nvidia app now has a toggle that'll let AI agents control it. The problem is that it's turned on by default.

Nvidia App Update Adds Support For Agent Control, But Some Users are Warning to Turn it Off

The Nvidia app recently received an update that allows AI agents to control it. This feature, present since Nvidia App version 11.0.9.565 released on October 13, is enabled by default. Users can control their graphics cards using natural-language requests from compatible AI agents such as Hermes, OpenClaw, or Perplexity. While Nvidia claims the feature enhances convenience by automatically configuring settings like Shadowplay, some users are concerned about privacy and security implications.

Agustin Cordes, a Silent Hill: Ascension director, tweeted about the automatic update, warning about possible security risks. Cybersecurity experts advise users to turn off this feature, especially if they don't work with AI agents. Although no exploits have been reported yet, the new feature could introduce new vulnerabilities.

The article advises users to either install the graphics driver manually or disable the setting in the Nvidia App's settings. Nvidia has not yet responded to the security concerns.

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