World launches tool to verify humans behind AI shopping agents
New tool verifies human identity behind AI shopping agents.

World, co-founded by Sam Altman, has introduced AgentKit, a verification tool aimed at ensuring that real humans are behind AI shopping agents. This tool is part of a broader effort to address the challenges posed by the rise of agentic commerce, where AI programs make purchases on behalf of users. By integrating with the x402 protocol, AgentKit allows websites to confirm a user's identity through a verified World ID, which is generated from an iris scan using World’s Orb device, thereby enhancing trust in automated transactions.
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AgentKit integrates with the x402 protocol, allowing real human verification for AI transactions.
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Users must have a verified World ID, obtained through an Orb scan, to use AgentKit.
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Major companies like Amazon and Mastercard are adopting automated buying capabilities.
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