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Agent Owner

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: AI Agent Fundamentals →

An agent owner is the person or team accountable for an AI agent's behavior, compliance, and operational health throughout its lifecycle. Ownership should be recorded in the AI inventory and reviewed when teams or responsibilities change.

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What is Agent Owner?

An agent owner is the person or team accountable for an AI agent's behavior, compliance, and operational health throughout its lifecycle.

How does Agent Owner work?

Ownership should be recorded in the AI inventory and reviewed when teams or responsibilities change.

Which terms are related to Agent Owner?

Closely related concepts include System Prompt, Responsible AI Officer, Supply Chain Risk (AI), AI Audit. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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