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AI Agents Accelerate Post-Quantum Cryptography Deadline

The increasing autonomy and interconnectedness of AI agents are accelerating the timeline for adopting post-quantum cryptography, according to Mohan Shekar, VP at SAP. As agents increasingly interact and conduct transactions with minimal human oversight, the security of these machine-to-machine communications becomes paramount. This trend, combined with the ongoing migration towards quantum-resistant standards, creates a critical need for quantum-safe trust infrastructure to prevent future security breaches, particularly through the "harvest now, decrypt later" threat model. AI

IMPACT The proliferation of autonomous AI agents necessitates a proactive shift towards quantum-safe security protocols to safeguard future data.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the implications of AI agents on future security needs, specifically post-quantum cryptography, without announcing a new product, research, or policy.

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AI Agents Accelerate Post-Quantum Cryptography Deadline

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Mohan Shekar, Forbes Councils Member ·

    AI Agents Are Pulling The Post-Quantum Deadline Forward

    In the agent economy, identity is infrastructure, making quantum-safe trust a foundational requirement rather than a future consideration.​​