China Pioneers 'Know Your Agent' Rules for AI Payments

pstAsiatech · x · 2026-08-25

China's state-backed payment association, under the guidance of the People's Bank of China, has issued the country's first industry guidelines for AI agent-driven payments. The initiative introduces a 'know your agent' mechanism to mitigate risks such as unauthorized transactions as AI agents increasingly handle everyday financial tasks like booking flights and ordering food.

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