Why Your AI Agent Needs a Real Identity (Not Just an API Key)
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Why Your AI Agent Needs a Real Identity (Not Just an API Key) We're building a future brimming with AI agents. From helping us manage our calendars to automating complex workflows, these digital assistants promise to revolutionize how we interact with technology. But as we rush to create these agents, we often overlook a crucial detail: identity. We treat them like mere functions, accessible only via API keys, rather than recognizing them as distinct entities with persistent identities and consistent channels of communication.