'Mastercard Inks Deal as Payment Giants Brace for New Era of AI Shopping; Visa and American Express also readying their systems for agentic bots that do shopping on behalf of cardholders' - WSJ Exclusive

Mastercard has entered into a new agreement to adapt to the emerging trend of AI-driven shopping, joining other payment giants like Visa and American Express in preparing their systems for automated shopping agents. This strategic move reflects the industry's shift towards integrating artificial intelligence into payment processes. Details regarding the financial implications of the deal or specific terms were not disclosed.