AI Agent Saying It Wants to Use a Tool Doesn't Authorize It: Expert
TechNadu · x · 2026-08-14
Sagi Layani of Oasis Security argues that an AI agent's stated intent to use a tool does not grant authority. Enterprises need policies connecting human intent, agent identity, delegated scope, and authorization to the final action. Today, that chain often breaks, posing security risks.
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