Palana (Part 1): Why Grab built a secure platform for autonomous AI Agents

186 · Grab · June 19, 2026, 1:52 a.m.
Summary
Grab developed Palana, a Kubernetes-native platform designed to safely run autonomous AI agents, enhancing security and maintaining operational control while supporting various tasks like Slack automation, coding, and long-running experiments. The architecture emphasizes isolation, controlled egress, and proxy-mediated credential management, addressing the increasing complexities and risks of autonomous workloads. Part 2 will further explore Palana’s architecture and capabilities.