Artificial intelligence has begun to take part in almost every aspect of life. Advanced models such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini; It can open the browser and perform operations on behalf of the user. Creating a Spotify playlist, searching for a flight ticket or filling out a form has now become the job of artificial intelligence. However, it is obvious that this new order brings with it some important security questions. 1Password offers a solution to one of these problems.
Although artificial intelligence’s access to the user’s password may seem practical at first, it poses a serious risk. Because a user may forget a strong password, but artificial intelligence will not forget it and will not give it back. In this case, the password can be used in different transactions without anyone noticing. However, this may disrupt the security of the systems. At this point, 1Password took an important step to prevent the problem. With its new system based on human approval, uncontrolled password access by artificial intelligence is prevented.
1Password has not made its new feature publicly available yet
The system called Secure Agentic Autofill, developed by 1Password, allows artificial intelligence scanners to stop before they reach the password. When the agent needs a credential, it does not receive it directly; It’s just making a request. Then, this request is forwarded to the user and the transaction is completed only when manual approval is given. The system establishes an end-to-end encrypted connection between the AI agent in the browser and the user’s device. Through this link, the password is written in the relevant field only after confirmation. Thus, artificial intelligence neither sees user information nor can store it in its memory.
The most important difference of this system is that it leaves control entirely to humans. If login information is required, the final decision is made by the user. On Mac devices, this process is managed by biometric methods such as Touch ID. Similar security options can be activated on Windows or mobile platforms. Passwords are not transmitted to the browser without user consent. In this way, artificial intelligence is prevented from acting alone.
However, this feature is not yet accessible to everyone. Currently it only works on a special browser infrastructure called Browserbase. Browserbase is known as a platform that offers special tools for AI agents. Therefore, the system is limited to certain developers and early access users for now. Still, this development gives a strong signal that it can be made available for general use in the future. Besides all this, this system could also be the beginning of a new standard in terms of AI security.
As the use of artificial intelligence increases at the corporate level, password security is becoming more critical. Large companies have already implemented automation systems powered by artificial intelligence. Uncontrolled use of passwords when these systems access internal company accounts may have serious consequences. Thanks to a structure like the one offered by 1Password, the balance between trusting artificial intelligence and controlling it can be achieved more easily. This balance preserves users’ control over the system while also increasing security. It reminds us again of the importance of human intervention.
It should also be noted that this system does not only increase security; It also keeps user awareness constantly alive. Since not every request of artificial intelligence is automatically met, the user is constantly reviewing what is shared and what should remain private. This enables more conscious action in the digital world. Security is shaped not only by the design of the system but also by the attitude of the user. Such a system brings together both the technology and the user on a common ground. Both parties actively participate in the process.
Despite this, the widespread use of the system will bring about some technical adaptation processes. It does not currently seem possible for every artificial intelligence browser to support this model. On the other hand, there is no other example that frames password security so clearly in the age of artificial intelligence. This awareness can be expected to increase, especially among individual users and developers. Because as technology develops, the possibility of uncontrolled access also grows at the same rate.
Although artificial intelligence taking control completely often produces practical results, it is not easy to say the same in the field of security. The system developed by 1Password emphasizes that this control should be provided not only by algorithms but by people. Requiring an approval for every transaction makes it possible to draw limits on artificial intelligence. This leaves the user with not only data but also decision-making authority.