AI Engineering

Oct 10, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Sierra's Poppy Protocol Gives AI Agents Legitimate Identity, Ending Human Impersonation

Sierra released the Poppy protocol with major partners, enabling AI agents to authenticate via OAuth and operate with granular permissions via a /.well-known/poppy.json file, replacing the need for agents to mimic human behavior; the draft includes five permission levels, single-session continuity, and open Apache 2.0 licensing, though community debates remain about governance and revocation.