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Need-to-Know project uses graph DB for granular AI access control

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A new project called Need-to-Know, developed using FalkorDB and presented at Graph Hacks 2026, addresses the critical issue of data access control within companies. Unlike typical AI assistants that might inadvertently expose sensitive information, Need-to-Know uses a graph database to meticulously track and enforce access permissions based on complex, nested group memberships. This system ensures that AI agents and human users can only access information they are authorized to see, clearly indicating what data is restricted and directing users to the appropriate personnel for access. AI

IMPACT Enhances enterprise AI security by providing granular, auditable access control, preventing sensitive data leaks.

RANK_REASON The item describes a specific project/tool demonstrating a novel application of graph databases for access control in AI assistants.

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Need-to-Know project uses graph DB for granular AI access control

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · M Rayhan Khan ·

    I asked a company brain about a contract I'm not allowed to see. It said no, and told me who to ask.

    <p>Every company wants an AI assistant that knows everything. The very next sentence is always the same worry: <em>what happens when it shows the intern the salary sheet?</em></p> <p>Most "company brain" demos skip that question. They index every document and answer from whatever…

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