Whether it’s autonomous agents or large language models, AI innovations don’t exist in a vacuum. They sit directly on top of your existing API infrastructure. So if your API management is shaky, your AI strategy will be too. Managing APIs in a global enterprise requires more than just a gateway, it requires a commitment to the “engine room” of the business: The processes, security standards, and ethical frameworks that ensure data flows safely between every department. At Tyk, we view compliance not as a checkbox, but as a fundamental layer of operational excellence. Here’s why.