Shufti has launched Know Your Agent (KYA), an AI agent verification solution for autonomous AI agents that act on behalf of individuals and businesses. The company says the product verifies the agent's identity, confirms that a real person authorized the action, and checks the agent's permissions before it can access data or trigger a transaction.
Shufti says a valid access token alone cannot answer whether an agent is genuine or who is accountable for it. The company cites stolen credentials and agent impersonation as risks.
Each AI agent receives a unique, time-bound credential that can be revoked. Known agents are recognized by name, while new or unfamiliar agents are assessed through behavioral biometrics. Every agent gets a trust score. Shufti says it already supports agents such as Meta Muse, GrokBot and OpenAI Dots, within a week of their launch.
Every agent is linked to an individual or business verified through Shufti's KYC or KYB process. A principal sets a mandate for each agent that covers permitted actions, limits, expiry and revocation. Businesses set their own rules. The article gives examples: a bank may let agents view balances and pay approved billers, with new payees requiring a further check.
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