web bot auth
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 9:00 AM
Verifying AI agents with Web Bot Auth
ChatGPT now signs its requests. Twelve new properties report whether the signature on a request checks out.
AI agents are starting to sign their requests under the Web Bot Auth drafts at the IETF, ChatGPT among them. The 51Degrees agent signature properties report whether the proof checked out, so you can let a verified agent in and keep the copycats out.