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Orphaned AI Agents: How to Find Hidden Access Risks Inside Your Network
The article highlights the risks posed by orphaned AI agents—autonomous tools left running after their creators leave companies—which create hidden access risks and administrative debt. Security teams often cannot identify who authorized these AI agents, especially when they interact with core intellectual property.
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