Mastercard AI payment tool lets bots shop without approval

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Mastercard has introduced an AI payment tool that enables autonomous bots to make purchases without requiring individual approval for each transaction. The tool streamlines automated shopping by allowing agents to conduct transactions directly within established parameters.

Why it mattersThis reduces friction for AI agents handling bulk purchases or automated procurement, making them more practical for enterprise operations—but raises questions about fraud prevention and transaction oversight at scale.
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