5 Ways to Connect AI Agents to Tools: From APIs to MCP

Learn more about the 2026 Guide to AI Agents here → https://ibm.biz/~nlygweHxH Connecting AI agents to tools is harder than it looks. Grant Miller breaks down five proven patterns for integrating agents with tools, from simple APIs to secure token-based architectures. Learn how authentication, MCP, and vaults improve security and scalability in agentic systems. AI news moves fast. Sign up for a monthly newsletter for AI updates from IBM → https://ibm.biz/~H9ZIaiRnS AI was used in the creation of the transcript and metadata for this video. #aiagents #aiarchitecture #tools #machinelearning #agenticai