AI agents didn’t gradually improve.
They jumped stages.
In a matter of weeks they went from generating text…to running commands, installing plugins, coordinating with other agents, and handling real credentials.
The problem isn’t just capability.
It’s accountability.
We now have software that can act but no reliable way to know which agent is which.
That’s why a new layer is emerging: agent identity.
Projects like Billions Networks are building “Know Your Agent” infrastructure and giving agents verifiable identity, permissions, and audit trails so they can operate safely outside the demo environment.
Because agents aren’t tools anymore. They’re active participants.