The policy discloses that PayPal may offer Agentic AI Tools that operate with autonomy to perform tasks and initiate actions on the user's behalf, with access to queries, preferences, purchase history, and payment information. The document states these tools are not designed for decisions with legal, medical, financial, or employment implications and users are instructed not to use them for such purposes.
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This provision establishes that AI systems with autonomous action-initiation capabilities may access payment and purchase history data on behalf of users. The provision's scope and the mechanisms by which users can control or limit Agentic AI access to payment information are not fully specified in the document, creating an area of operational uncertainty that compliance teams may wish to evaluate.
⚠ Agentic AI Tools will have access to queries, preferences, purchase history, and payment information as described when these tools are used
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Compare across platforms →"PayPal is committed to offering innovative and personalized experiences, and we may, directly or through our trusted partners, provide you with access to Agentic AI tools ("Agentic AI Tools"). These AI tools are designed to operate with a degree of autonomy, enabling them to perform tasks, make recommendations, and even initiate actions on your behalf, all while learning from your interactions. Agentic AI Tools leverage generative AI technology to enhance your experience on the PayPal platform. We encourage you to carefully consider the recommendations and actions of Agentic AI Tools. Our Agentic AI Tools are not designed to make decisions that have legal or similarly significant effects, such as decisions with legal, medical, financial, or employment implications, and you must not use (or attempt to use) them for any such purpose. These tools are intended only to provide general assistance and insights, and you should not rely on them to replace your own judgement and expertise. Agentic AI Tools require access to certain information to function effectively. When you use these tools, they will have access to your Personal Information, including queries, preferences, interests, purchase history, and payment information.Excerpt from PayPal's Privacy Statement
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This provision establishes that AI systems with autonomous action-initiation capabilities may access payment and purchase history data on behalf of users. The provision's scope and the mechanisms by which users can control or limit Agentic AI access to payment information are not fully specified in the document, creating an area of operational uncertainty that compliance teams may wish to evaluate.
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