# Microsoft Defender can now discover local AI agents on Windows and macOS

> Original title: Microsoft #Defender can now discover local AI agents and their MCP connections on #Windows and #macOS. It gives security teams better vis...

- Source: X search: AI availability posts (now available, public beta)
- Published: 2026-10-31T05:45:03.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/fyykvyntxvhfp8whwmj70y7b1
- Original: https://x.com/Teemu_Tiainen/status/2116406072122417237

## Summary

Microsoft says Defender can now discover local AI agents and their MCP connections on Windows and macOS. The company says this gives security teams better visibility, risk insights, and protection as AI tools become part of daily work.

## Post

Microsoft #Defender can now discover local AI agents and their MCP connections on #Windows and #macOS. It gives security teams better visibility, risk insights, and protection as AI tools become part of daily work. 

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftthreatprotectionblog/now-generally-available-discover-local-ai-agents-with-microsoft-defender/4568216?utm_source=chatgpt.com