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TechCrunch · October 13, 2026 · On the brief until October 27, 2026

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

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THE AI ANGLE
Executing purchases on behalf of consumers

American Express launched a framework to verify customer purchase rules before AI agents complete transactions. The tool generates digital tokens based on approved user limits to stop incorrect orders. This provides payment networks and security teams with early controls to prevent agent fraud and errors.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE
Financial institutions must decide how much autonomous spending authority to grant AI agents without requiring manual customer approval for every order.

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