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

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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2026-10-06 19:56 · TechCrunch AI
The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in

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