Mastercard Enables Autonomous AI Agents to Make Purchases Without User Confirmation

What happened

Mastercard, in partnership with Alchemy, has launched a payment system allowing AI agents to make online purchases using virtual cards without user confirmation for each transaction. While users can set spending limits and restrictions, the technology raises concerns about security, unauthorized charges, and regulatory responsibility.

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