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AI governance must evolve beyond kill switches to agentic IAM

Rajat Bhargava argues that relying solely on a "kill switch" for AI agents is an inadequate governance strategy, as it's reactive and can cause more damage than the initial AI error. He proposes "agentic identity and access management" (IAM) as a more proactive approach, treating AI agents as a digital workforce that requires proper vetting and authorization. This involves discovering all AI resources, bridging the gap between human and machine identities, and implementing intent-based authorization to ensure agents act appropriately before a shutdown is ever needed. AI

IMPACT Leaders must shift from reactive AI safety measures to proactive agentic IAM to enable confident innovation.

RANK_REASON The article is an opinion piece by an industry executive discussing AI safety strategies.

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AI governance must evolve beyond kill switches to agentic IAM

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Rajat Bhargava, Forbes Councils Member ·

    The Leader’s AI Dilemma: Why A Kill Switch Is Not A Strategy

    As leaders, our job is not to fear the speed of AI, but to build the infrastructure that makes that speed safe.