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Why Agentic Payments Involve More Than Pay-Per-Call

Forbes
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The payment industry is exploring methods for AI agents to autonomously pay for API and data usage without human input. While pay-per-call suits initial interactions, other models like pre-funded balances with later settlement offer flexibility. Challenges arise in pricing AI requests due to variable output and evolving service features, necessitating separation of authorization, metering, and settlement processes.

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