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World ID proposes unique human identity tokens to curb AI agent swarms
The Wire·March 18, 2026
World ID is developing iris-scan backed tokens to assign cryptographically unique human identities to AI agents. This approach aims to prevent overwhelming online systems with swarms of AI agents, ensuring accountability and control in AI deployment. Such innovations support the lean AI economy by enabling solo founders and small teams to manage AI agents responsibly and efficiently.