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AI Agents Hit Website Roadblocks as Retailers and Airlines Tighten Access
AI agents are running into website blocks from retailers, airlines, and anti-bot systems as companies debate how automated assistants should access their sites.
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AI agents are running into website blocks from retailers, airlines, and anti-bot systems as companies debate how automated assistants should access their sites.
TikTok is launching an AI shopping assistant and one-click Buy Direct checkout, letting users discover products and purchase from brands without leaving the app.
OpenAI adds virtual try-on and Favourites to ChatGPT shopping, letting users preview clothing and accessories and save products for later.
Shopify launches Canvas, an AI-powered store builder that lets merchants create and edit storefronts by chatting with Sidekick and viewing changes in real time.
Shopify now lets browser-based AI agents complete purchases on merchant sites using WebMCP, including checkout updates, Shop Pay and buyer-authorised orders.
YouTube expands its AI-powered Ask YouTube feature with shopping tools that help users compare products and make buying decisions.
Former Apple retail leader Ron Johnson says AI will improve shopping but believes physical stores and human experiences will remain important.
Amazon has blocked Meta’s Muse AI assistant from making purchases on its platform, citing restrictions on unauthorised AI agents.
Amazon is increasing pay for US operations workers by $1 per Hour, raising average hourly compensation and adding new employee benefits.
Wonder and DoorDash announced a $425 million partnership, with DoorDash investing in Wonder and acquiring its Grubhub Campus Dining business.
Daydream uses Apple Intelligence and Siri to turn saved outfit photos into shoppable fashion results and enable personalised, voice-based product searches.
Amazon is expanding Prime Video shopping with a new X-Ray Shop tab, Shop the Scene powered by Amazon Lens, and support for more than 8,000 U.S. titles.
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