Why do GitHub Actions workflows use OpenID Connect with cloud providers?

ATo avoid storing long-lived cloud secrets in GitHub and request short-lived tokens instead

BTo make workflow_dispatch inputs strongly typed

CTo increase the artifact retention period

DTo replace reusable workflows with composite actions

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