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Amex introduces a framework to prevent AI agents from making unauthorized purchases

By Sarah Perez · TechCrunch · Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 13:00 (1h ago) · Original article ↗

American Express is introducing a new framework designed to ensure AI agents only make purchases their users have authorized, potentially preventing costly mistakes and disputes as AI-powered shopping grows.

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