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# Your next customer won’t be human

Your next customer isn't human, rendering traditional visual checkout flows obsolete. Learn how to build structured APIs and secure payment infrastructure for autonomous AI agents.

- **Speakers:** [Benjamin Smith](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@benjamin-smith)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Duration:** 25:44
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100457-your-next-customer-won-t-be-human

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