What is agent owner?
In short:An agent owner is the named person accountable for an AI agent. The owner answers for what the agent can reach, approves changes to its access and is the contact when it misbehaves. An agent without an owner is effectively unmanaged, however well its credentials are protected.
How does it work?
Platforms link the agent record to a person in the directory or HR system. When that person leaves or changes role, the agent is flagged for review.
What does it look like in practice?
A finance analyst who deploys a reporting agent becomes its owner, and the agent is reviewed when the analyst moves teams.