World has expanded access to AgentKit, a framework that allows verified users to connect AI agents to their digital identities and prove those agents represent real people rather than automated bot networks. The project, backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, said the rollout comes as AI agents take on a growing number of online tasks, increasing demand for systems that can distinguish between software acting for a specific individual and large-scale automated operations.
Verified identities enable AI agents to act for users
According to details published by World, AgentKit links supported AI agents to a verified World ID, enabling websites and applications to confirm that an agent is acting on behalf of a unique human user. The company said the system is designed to help businesses enforce user-level rules and reduce abuse associated with automated accounts. To access the framework, users need a verified World ID, a World App account, and a compatible AI agent. Supported options include Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Hermes, and OpenClaw.
Through World’s ToolRouter interface, users can create credentials and authorize their agents to interact with supported services. Rather than relying solely on account credentials, the framework adds proof that an agent represents a verified person, which World said can help online services distinguish legitimate activity from coordinated bot behavior.
Demonstration shows AI agents completing purchases
To showcase the technology, World recently organized a limited-edition sale of 500 “Human in the Loop” hats. According to the company, AI agents handled the entire purchase process for participating users — from discovering the product launch and checking eligibility to navigating the online storefront and completing transactions without direct user involvement during the purchase flow.
Identity checks remained active throughout the event. World ID verification ensured that purchase limits were enforced on a one-person-per-item basis, preventing bypass via multiple automated accounts. The company reported that all 500 hats were claimed by verified users in countries including the U.S., Germany, Japan, and the UK. World said the event demonstrated how businesses can permit AI agents to perform online actions while maintaining controls intended to reduce bot-driven abuse and automated farming activity.
As AI-powered software takes on more responsibilities across digital platforms, AgentKit provides a way to connect those agents to verified human identities, allowing organizations to verify who is ultimately behind automated actions carried out online. The release follows increased attention after major U.S. crypto trading platform Robinhood listed the World token, bringing additional visibility to the ecosystem.