As AI reshapes how we build, scale, and interact with systems, APIs are becoming more than just connectors, they’re policy enforcers, safety layers, and value amplifiers. But what happens when generative or agentic AI starts calling your APIs directly? In this talk, Frends CTO Asmo Urpilainen will explore how smart API strategies can prevent AI from becoming a liability. He’ll share real-world lessons from enterprise-scale automation, including how to design APIs for safe LLM access, build in reasoning transparency, and embed governance directly into workflows. This is not just about tech, it’s about rethinking your API strategy for a future where AI is not optional, but integral.