AWS added configurable rate limits on the AgentCore gateway in Amazon Bedrock to enforce per-user and per-target traffic controls, protecting models, tools, and agents from spikes.

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AWS Bedrock AgentCore Adds Smart Rate Limits for AI Traffic

Overview

FAQ

What are rate limits on AgentCore gateway?

They are controls that define the number of requests, tokens, or connections allowed per user or target within a time period, to protect models and tools from spikes.

How do rate limits work on AgentCore?

Scopes are defined using JWT claims or IAM identity, and applied at the gateway level before reaching models or tools.

Is this feature useful for MENA enterprises?

Yes, it helps ensure application stability and better cost control, especially as the region increasingly adopts AI agents.

Source: AWS Machine Learning

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