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# Give the Agent Its Own Machine

Prompt instructions won't stop a rogue AI from wiping your hard drive. Discover how micro-VM sandboxing provides the strict runtime isolation needed to safely execute autonomous coding agents.

- **Speakers:** [Dan Ndombe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@dan-ndombe)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Duration:** 26:07
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100532-give-the-agent-its-own-machine
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