🤖🚫 Websites Are Blocking AI Agents

AI agents can now do more than answer questions. They can book flights, make restaurant reservations, order groceries, and complete other tasks for users.

But there is a problem: some websites block these agents. Traditional anti-bot systems may see an AI agent as unwanted automated traffic, even when it is acting for a real customer.

Amazon recently blocked Meta's Muse agent from browsing and making purchases on its retail site. Other companies are also cautious about giving AI agents access to their platforms.

To solve this problem, companies including Meta, Walmart, and Stripe are working on an open standard that could help businesses identify trusted AI agents and separate them from harmful bots.

Would you trust an AI agent to make purchases for you?

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🔗 Source: TechCrunch
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