AI is bringing shoppers. Is your checkout ready when agents buy? Before accepting an agent’s order, 6 questions need to be answered: → Identity: Which agent is calling? → Authentication: Can it prove control of its identity or credentials? → Delegation: Who authorised it to act? → Authorisation: Does that permission cover this purchase, right now? → Eligibility: Does the customer qualify for the offer? → Payment approval: Has the payment provider approved payment? A recognised agent can still lack permission. A cheaper basket can still fall outside the customer’s approval. AIR’s checklist separates these decisions so product, engineering and support teams can explain what passed, and what didn’t. Read the full guide: https://air3.com/blog/ai-agent-identity-authorization-2026