Building trustworthy agentic AI: How security concerns have changed in 2026

Srikrishna Shankavaram , Head of AI Security, Zebra Technologies , outlines the delicate balancing act between securing AI agents and governing them as digital identities in this exclusive feature. 2026 is touted as the year AI moves from speculation and interest to real-world deployment and value. Yet one global analyst firm predicts 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by the end of 2027, due to escalating costs, unclear business value, or inadequate risk controls.