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Tech executives have talked about a future in which AI agents will shop and buy items on behalf of consumers, with their approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Collective Impact also allegedly paid more than $45,000 to or on behalf of her son going towards payroll, back rent payments and graduate school tuition, according to Jenkins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

That seems particularly the case with agents, which are AI systems empowered to take actions on behalf of a user, like booking an airfare or initiating a refund on a purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The decision to hold a state visit is made by the government, with the King travelling on behalf of the Foreign Office.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Luckily, the Old Man of the Moon took pity on the young king and went to the Jade Emperor in the heavens and the Dragon King of the Sea on his behalf.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin