# Okta writes its own license to kill rogue AI agents

> Source: <https://www.theregister.com/ai-ml/2026/05/29/okta-writes-its-own-license-to-kill-rogue-ai-agents/5248766>
> Published: 2026-05-29 21:20:21+00:00

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