NVIDIA OpenShell: Open-Source Secure Runtime for Autonomous AI Agents

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NVIDIA's OpenShell, part of the Agent Toolkit announced at GTC 2026, provides a secure-by-design runtime using Linux Landlock LSM to sandbox autonomous agents with granular permissions they cannot override even if compromised. It separates agent behavior, policy definition, and enforcement into distinct layers. Security partners include Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google Cloud, Microsoft Security, and TrendAI. Available now on build.nvidia.com.