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Running AI agents in sandboxes with Microsoft Execution Containers
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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Microsoft has introduced Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC), a cross-platform tool that enables secure sandboxing of AI agents running on Windows, macOS, and Linux. MXC uses virtualization and policy controls to isolate AI agents and restrict their access to system resources, enhancing trust and security especially for autonomous agents operating both locally and in the cloud.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Agents and AI Infrastructure.
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You can now isolate AI agent workloads across platforms using Microsoft Execution Containers, reducing the risk of uncontrolled data access by agents. If your tools or products use AI agents, start testing MXC to gain safer execution and easier cross-OS deployment.
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