Authorization, Not Autonomy, Emerges as Key Battle in Agentic Commerce

Summary

The critical challenge in agentic commerce is not AI autonomy but authorization, as payment networks like Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard are developing infrastructure to ensure trust and permission for AI-driven transactions. This shift focuses on verifying agent intent and establishing clear protocols for spending on behalf of consumers, moving beyond mere AI capabilities to address identity and trust in autonomous shopping.