'We have a kill switch that stops AI agents that go rogue': ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott says his company can help firms go "from AI chaos to AI discipline"
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“Kill switch” language from a major enterprise platform reflects buyer anxiety about agentic AI running beyond policy, not just enthusiasm. When you pitch or deploy agents, be explicit about control surfaces—who can stop what, how fast, and with what logging.
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