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# When Agents Became Users: Rearchitecting Identity and Permissions for AI at Scale

Borrowing human permissions for AI agents destroys enterprise security. Guardrails are just advice, but permissions are physics. Discover why treating agents as first-class users instantly unlocks secure scalability.

- **Speakers:** [Yoav Gal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@yoav-gal)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Duration:** 30:01
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100391-when-agents-became-users-rearchitecting-identity-and-permissions-for-ai-at-scale

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