TechnologyAugust 17, 2026

downscoping

DOWN-skoh-ping

Definition

The process of restricting or narrowing the permissions and access rights granted to an AI agent or process to only what is strictly necessary for its immediate task.

Etymology

A modern technical compound formed from the adverb 'down,' implying a reduction in scope, and 'scoping,' derived from the Greek 'skopos' meaning 'aim' or 'target.'

In the news

The article recommends using a 'downscoped' token derived from a human user’s permissions so that an AI agent acts with limited authority rather than having full access.

Managing AI Agent Identity and Access at Scale | Kovrr

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