An Agent's Identity: Is Your Authentication AI-Proof?
Nov 14, 2024
Two years ago, who would have thought that Artificial Intelligence (AI) would transform how we interact with information? With the latest advancements in OpenAI and Anthropic models, breaking all limits with every new release, agents are inevitable. Last month, Anthropic released their "Computer agent," which can control a computer to perform actions based on user prompts. This raises some serious concerns: How does access control work? Imagine you have an army of agents, each specializing in a particular area. Would you be comfortable delegating all your access to these agents? Before getting to it, let's define what an AI Agent is. AWS defines an agent as "a software program that can interact with its environment, collect data, and use the data to perform self-determined tasks to meet predetermined goals." Few Facts About Agents Agents are "smart" computing units capable of performing tasks, but here are a few things to note: Humans are responsible for setting goals, and an a...