Why Some Websites Are Blocking AI Agents
Websites are increasingly stopping AI agents, the programs that can act for you online, from reaching their pages. This can make it frustrating when you want an agent to help you buy something. The story looks at why sites are doing this and what it means for people who rely on these helpers.
Quick glossaryAI agents
- AI agents
- Programs that can carry out tasks on a computer for you, such as searching, clicking and buying things, with little help.
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