With API management increasingly being used as a building block for AI application architectures and by 2028 more than half of organizations will use API management as a building block of their AI application architecture, up from less than 10% in 2025, it is time for organizations to better prepare for API use in their AI initiatives.
This Gartner® Research Report outlines the rising adoption of APIs to provide data and contextual information to AI initiatives, and offers guidance for software engineering leaders assessing the impact of generative AI programs and planning to make the best use of them.
The report explores the role of generative AI in the API life cycle and offers current, actionable recommendations. It is essential information for anyone aiming to succeed in the AI era.
The elements of a robust API strategy
Managing API generation and consumption by AI apps to mitigate security, privacy and financial risks
The top 10 security vulnerabilities for LLM apps.
Report Disclaimer: Gartner, Research Report: How to Adapt Your API Strategy to Succeed in the AI Era, Shameen Pillai, Mark O'Neil. 24 February 2025.
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