Linux Foundation Is Pursuing Trusted Identity Infrastructure for AI Agents
5 hours ago
- #AI Agents
- #Open Standards
- #Identity Infrastructure
- The Linux Foundation announces plans to create the Agent Name Service (ANS), an open standard built on DNS for trusted identity and discovery of AI agents.
- ANS aims to address critical challenges like authentication, trust, governance, and interoperability as AI agents transition into enterprise production systems.
- The framework allows verification of who an agent represents, its permissions, and ensures code and operational history integrity without centralized control.
- Supported by industry leaders, ANS uses existing internet infrastructure, including DNS, DIDs, and LEIs, to promote an open and interoperable agentic web.
- The project seeks participation from enterprises, developers, and researchers to establish open standards for the emerging agent ecosystem.