CIAM for AI: Authn/Authz for Agents — Michael Grinich, CEO of WorkOS
Summary
The talk focuses on Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) for AI agents, particularly in B2B SaaS environments. It highlights the critical need for robust identity, authentication, and authorization for these powerful AI systems, referencing scenarios where poorly controlled agents can cause significant damage. The practical takeaway is that AI agents require first-class identity support, and collaboration is needed to establish new standards for agent identity to ensure safety and enable scalability.