Endpoint Kill Switch for Corporate AI

Security vendors are bundling 'kill switches' into endpoint agents that can terminate, block relaunch, and sever network access for deployed AI agents, and pairing that with observability and continuous security testing through acquisitions. This converts agent control into an auditable product feature tied to compliance, incident response, and board‑level accountability. — If endpoint kill switches and flight‑recorder style observability become standard, they will reshape corporate AI liability, regulator expectations, procurement requirements, and the technical boundary between security and model governance.