Amazon and Visa are collaborating to develop tools that will enable software developers to create agentic commerce experiences within Amazon's web services marketplace. These tools aim to facilitate AI agents that can make autonomous transactions for consumers. The announcement, made in a press release, did not specify a timeline for when these tools will be available. The partnership also includes companies like Expedia Group and Intuit, focusing on retail, travel, and B2B applications. Visa has been promoting the idea of AI-driven shopping agents since at least April. CEO Ryan McInerney previously indicated that these tools would be available soon, but no specific date has been confirmed. Visa CFO Chris Suh highlighted the company's commitment to competing in the rapidly evolving agentic ecosystem during a recent investor conference. The push for automated shopping experiences is a trend among several companies, including PayPal and Stripe, all aiming to integrate AI into consumer purchasing. Despite the enthusiasm, challenges remain. Amazon is currently involved in a lawsuit against Perplexity, an AI company, regarding the use of AI assistants in its marketplace. While several firms are testing AI-driven shopping tools, real-world applications are still limited. Experts point out unresolved issues, such as the risk of AI agents making incorrect purchases, which complicates the rollout of these new tools.