About this episode
The episode discusses the risks associated with deploying AI agents in organizations, including security gaps and accountability challenges.
As companies rush to deploy agentic AI across their systems, these tools are moving beyond simple automation and starting to make real decisions, take actions, and access sensitive data with limited oversight. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw is joined by Gilad Shriki, co-founder of Descope, to break down the growing risks behind AI agents. From weak authentication models and API security gaps to data leakage and lack of visibility, they explore what happens when speed and innovation outpace governance and control. The conversation dives into real-world concerns, including agents chaining actions across multiple systems, the rise of shadow AI agents, and the challenge of accountability when something goes wrong. They also examine whether companies are ignoring the true cost of running AI at scale and what happens when the ROI question finally catches up. If your organization is deploying or considering AI agents, this is a critical reality check on what is working, what is risky, and what needs to change before things spin out of control. Watch more Today in Tech episodes for insights on AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology trends.
People in this episode
Host: Keith Shaw
Guest: Gilad Shriki
Topics covered
- AI agents
- automation
- data security
- accountability
- governance
- innovation
Keywords
- AI
- automation
- data leakage
- API security
- shadow AI
- governance
- accountability
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Descope
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