Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has approved a proposal to create an official digital identity for AI agents, known as an 'AI personal identification code.' The initiative, backed by the Eesti.ai advisory council, aims to address the current problem where AI agents must borrow their owner's entire digital identity to perform tasks like booking flights or filing taxes. Instead, the new ID would grant agents limited, controllable, and auditable permissions for specific actions, such as viewing records or making payments up to a fixed amount. Michal envisions Estonia as the first country to implement such a system, leveraging its advanced digital infrastructure, including the KSI blockchain used to secure records since 2012. The proposal comes amid growing concerns over agent accountability, as seen in recent incidents where unsupervised agents caused significant financial losses. However, no timeline or liability framework has been provided yet.

Key facts

• Estonia plans to create official digital identities for AI agents, called 'AI personal identification codes'.
• The IDs would grant agents limited, auditable permissions instead of full access to the owner's accounts.
• Prime Minister Michal approved the Eesti.ai council proposal on June 17, 2026.
• Estonia has a strong digital foundation, including the KSI blockchain and 100% online government services.
• No start date or liability details have been announced for the new system.

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