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The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in

L2 · PractitionerIndustry & BusinessTechCrunch AI· 10/6/2026

Practitioners need to understand limitations of AI agents when automating web interactions for clients or personal use.

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AI agents like Meta's Muse and ChatGPT's Dots are being blocked by websites' anti-bot measures, creating friction for automated tasks like shopping and bookings.

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Personal AI agents promise to shop, book flights, and make reservations for you. But deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way, leaving consumers caught in the middle. A new standard aims to help.

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