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Walmart introduces technology allowing AI agents to make purchases on customers' behalf

Original titleWhile Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat

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Summary

As Amazon blocks AI agents from shopping on its platform, Walmart is introducing new technology that lets AI agents make purchases for customers with controls over spending limits and transaction approvals.

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Original excerpt

As Amazon blocks AI agents from shopping on its site, Walmart is taking the opposite approach, introducing new technology that lets AI agents make purchases on customers' behalf, with controls over spending and transaction approvals.

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