Ant’s plan to let AI agents shop via AlipayHK, Starryblu, KakaoPay
- Posted on September 11, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Ant Group is advancing AI-driven mobile commerce by establishing partnerships with major payment platforms including AlipayHK, Starryblu, and KakaoPay. The company has released the Agentic Mobile Protocol as open-source software, positioning itself as a key player in shaping international standards for autonomous AI shopping agents. This strategic initiative combines technological innovation with cross-border payment infrastructure to enable seamless transactions.
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Ant’s plan to let AI agents shop via AlipayHK, Starryblu, KakaoPay
With open-source release of Agentic Mobile Protocol and deals with credit-card giants, company bids for key role in global standards.
