World lets users delegate World ID to AI agents for verification

World announced that users can delegate their World ID to AI agents, enabling service operators to verify that a real person is behind an agent without receiving personal information.

The verification uses Zero-Knowledge Proof technology to confirm a real user exists behind an agent without revealing identity details. World is also extending its Proof of Human system to limited-edition product sales and the approval of important transactions.

World offers a Human in the Loop feature that requires user approval before an agent executes certain tasks. Okta is offering its Human Principal product, which uses World ID to link AI agents to real users, as an early access beta. Vercel is integrating World's Human in the Loop feature into its Workflow SDK.

Exa gives users who verify they are human 100 free API requests per month, counted across all their agents. Browserbase is working to use Proof of Human to reduce AI agents being blocked from websites. World is offering AgentKit in beta so developers can apply these features to their own AI agents.

In September, Meta introduced Muse, an AI agent that handles email writing and sending, travel booking, form filling, and product purchases, according to tech42.co.kr. About three weeks later, OpenAI unveiled dots, an AI agent that runs continuously on a cloud computer and connects to over 4,000 applications. Instinct, an invite-only AI assistant service usable via text message without installing an app, also appeared. Amazon blocked shopping via Meta's Muse on its website shortly after Muse launched.