Is the future of commerce controlled by AI agents, or are we just handing over the keys to the kingdom? Today, Stripe announced a partnership with OpenAI to launch Instant Checkout in ChatGPT, powered by the so-called Agentic Commerce Protocol. This “open standard” raises a red flag! Are we really ready to let AI dictate our buying habits and transactions? It feels like we're rushing headlong into a dystopian future where algorithms decide what we need, rather than us making conscious choices. I can't help but think about the human element we’re losing in this tech-driven frenzy. Are we sacrificing our autonomy for convenience? As we embrace this new wave of commerce, we must ask ourselves: at what cost? https://stripe.com/blog/developing-an-open-standard-for-agentic-commerce #AgenticCommerce #AIFuture #TechCritique #ConsumerRights #EthicsInTech