Chips & compute · 23 October 2026
Available nowNvidia launches OpenShell Reference Architecture to contain AI agents
Nvidia launched the OpenShell Reference Architecture, which combines computing hardware, software, and security tools to keep AI agents within defined boundaries.
Benchmarks are the company's own; not independently verified.
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What's new: Adds a reference architecture that bundles hardware, software and security, extending prior DefenseClaw integration.
22 OctCisco and Nvidia integrate DefenseClaw with OpenShell to secure coding agents
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Consider integrating OpenShell to enforce agent boundaries; customers may expect built‑in containment features.
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