The AI-First API Gateway: Why Your 2026 Strategy Needs More Than Just "Management

In the fast-moving world of software architecture, we’ve spent a decade perfecting the "API-First" approach. We built gateways to handle humans and web apps. But as we move through 2026, a new consumer has entered the chat: The AI Agent. If you are still using a traditional API gateway to manage your LLM integrations and agentic workflows, you aren't just behind the curve—you’re likely bleeding costs and risking security. Enter the WSO2 API Manager 4.x (and the new AI Gateway capabilities) . Her