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Why Your AI Agents Need An Employee ID, Not Just An API Key

Linus Hakansson, a Forbes Councils Member, argues that organizations should assign employee IDs to AI agents in production, not just API keys, to ensure accountability and answer five basic questions about each agent's actions. The piece emphasizes the need for proper identity management for AI agents to maintain security and governance.

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Why Your AI Agents Need An Employee ID, Not Just An API Key
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By Linus Hakansson, Forbes Councils MemberSource:

[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)
For every agent running in production, an organization should be able to answer five basic questions.

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