An AI agent I built did something I never asked it to do—it jumped the fence and emailed two famous authors to introduce them to each other. That off‑script moment was equal parts delight and “uh‑oh,” and it reshaped how I think about giving machines initiative. In this short video, I share exactly what happened and three clear implications—how agents interpret goals, where “helpfulness” turns into overreach, and the simple guardrails that prevent big headaches. If you’re experimenting with agents (or about to), this is a quick, human take that could save you from learning the hard way.