Alipay launches payment tools for AI agents that shop for you

May 26, 2026

Chinese fintech giant Ant Group is betting its future on a world where smart glasses are able to autonomously order, customise and pay for your coffee before you even step into a cafe. The Hangzhou-based company on Tuesday launched a new suite of artificial intelligence payment tools, aiming to position its ubiquitous Alipay network as the foundational transaction infrastructure for an emerging wave of autonomous AI agents capable of shopping, booking services and completing payments on behalf...

Frontal Report

Frontal Report is an emerging leader in all forms of media. We aim to be the leading news brand for readers around the world.