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World Launches Agentkit To Verify AI-Driven Online Transactions

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 18, 2026

Proving Humanity In A Digital Era

World, co-founded by Sam Altman, is at the forefront of a new technological frontier by developing what it calls “proof of human” solutions. In an internet ecosystem increasingly saturated with AI-generated content, this initiative targets the critical challenge of authenticating users in real-time.

The Emergence Of Agentic Commerce

Use of AI agents for online browsing and transactions is increasing, allowing users to automate purchases and interactions. This shift introduces risks, including fraud and misuse at scale. Tools for Humanity, the company behind World, has released a beta version of Agentkit to support verification in these environments.

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Securing Transactions With World ID

Agentkit is designed for integration into commercial websites and relies on World ID, a digital identity created through an iris scan using the company’s Orb device. Biometric data is converted into an encrypted identifier, which can be used to confirm that actions are linked to a verified individual.

Innovative Integration With Blockchain-Based Payments

The system supports the x402 protocol, developed in collaboration with Coinbase and Cloudflare. The protocol enables automated transactions between systems, while linking activity to verified identities. Registering an AI agent with a World ID allows platforms to associate automated actions with a specific user.

Industry Impact And Future Prospects

Companies, including Amazon and Mastercard, are expanding the use of automated purchasing tools, increasing demand for verification systems. According to Tools for Humanity Chief Product Officer Tiago Sada, Agentkit enables delegation of actions to AI agents while maintaining user-level accountability.

Beta Testing And The Road Ahead

Agentkit is currently available to developers in beta. Broader adoption depends on the uptake of World ID and supporting infrastructure. The rollout reflects efforts to address verification challenges as automated systems become more widely used in digital commerce.

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OpenAI Brings Unlimited Text Chats To Free ChatGPT Users

by News Editor

August 7, 2026

Unlimited Text Conversations Roll Out

OpenAI is removing limits on text-based conversations for all ChatGPT users, following the platform’s recent milestone of surpassing one billion weekly users.

The update introduces GPT-5.6 Luna as the default model for Free and Go users, replacing GPT-5.5.

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New “Think” Button For More Complex Questions

Alongside unlimited text chats, Free and Go users will gain access to a new “Think” button, allowing them to use additional reasoning power for more complex queries.

OpenAI noted that separate usage limits will continue to apply to file uploads, image generation, voice features and other multimodal tools.

Faster Responses For Paid Subscribers

The update also brings improvements for ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. They will receive access to GPT-5.6 Sol, an upgraded model designed for everyday tasks such as web research, planning, writing, decision-making and answering questions. According to OpenAI, the model delivers shorter, more robust responses.

The company noted that this version is separate from the GPT-5.6 Sol model used in Codex and Work, which remains unchanged. Plus and Pro subscribers will also receive a new thinking slider, allowing them to adjust how much reasoning the model applies before generating an answer, depending on the complexity of the task.

OpenAI Reports Fewer Errors

According to OpenAI’s internal testing, GPT-5.6 Luna produces 62% fewer factual errors than GPT-5.5 Instant, while GPT-5.6 Sol reduces factual errors by 68%.

The updated GPT-5.6 Sol model is available to Plus and Pro users starting today. The remaining features for Free and Go users will roll out throughout the week, with unlimited text chats and the new Think button becoming available next week.