What is the consensus on kernel anti-cheats?

From experts in the field, There is a lot of debacle in r/riotgames and many discussions about Vanguard causing some people's PCs not to boot, messing with their drivers. What is the risk that such software poses, and is it justified to be worried about your PC safety and whether level anti-cheats mess up your PC? Can we trust them?

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