CrowdStrike launched an AI Kill Switch that lets administrators block unauthorized AI agents through a gateway, with direct endpoint termination planned later. The company also agreed to acquire Fiddler AI, reportedly valued at roughly $400 million, to monitor agent behavior and explain automated decisions. The tools aim to give enterprises more control over AI agents that can access corporate systems and act without constant human supervision. The Fiddler deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2027, which ends January 31, 2027, and will be paid mainly in cash.
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