# Amex unveils framework to stop AI agents from making unauthorized purchases

American Express has introduced a new framework designed to keep AI shopping agents from completing purchases a cardholder never approved. It aims to set guardrails as autonomous agents increasingly act on behalf of consumers, addressing fraud and consent risks in agentic commerce.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/13/amex-introduces-a-framework-to-prevent-ai-agents-from-making-unauthorized-purchases/) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000