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Fragment is raising capital to solve the critical safety challenge of enabling AI agents to autonomously execute financial transactions without introducing accounting errors. By implementing double-entry bookkeeping primitives, the startup aims to prevent "rogue" behavior where autonomous agents could inadvertently deplete company funds or create reconciliation issues. This development highlights a necessary infrastructure layer for the emerging agentic commerce economy, ensuring that automation remains reliable and financially sound.

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Fragment raises $12 million to help keep AI agents from going rogue with company money

FortuneOctober 14, 20263 min read

The New York-based startup developed software that double-checks transaction math before payments can clear.

Keeping the books straight is a business headache. As companies turn to AI to automate routine financial tasks, they face a new worry: whether they can trust bots with company money. Fragment, a New York-based startup, is developing software designed to reduce costly accounting errors. Founded by serial entrepreneur and…

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