1Password launches agent sign-in that hides user passwords
Original title: 1Password launches a way for AI agents to log in on your behalf without seeing your password
Users confirm each attempt, and 1Password fills credentials so named agents never receive the password.
1Password on Thursday launched 1Password for Agents, which lets a chosen agent sign in after the user confirms an alert. The agent sends a digital key to prove its identity; 1Password then fills the credentials so the agent does not receive them. Named options include Claude Duet, OpenAI's Dots and ChatGPT Work, Grok Bot, Meta's Muse, and Town agents. The same day, Axios reported that US banks are detecting agent activity in customer accounts.
Unconfirmed: Bank comments describe detection of agent activity, not confirmed unauthorized account takeover.
- 1Password says copied passwords can remain stored outside the user's control.
- The company says it is working with more companies to expand support.
- A Chase spokesperson told Axios customers should not share usernames and passwords.
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- 1Password
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- 1Password for Agents
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- United States
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The new feature allows agents to log into a customer's personal accounts while still protecting the private credentials that secure those accounts.
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