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While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat

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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While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat
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  • What: While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat
  • When: October 21, 2026 at 22:30
  • Source: TechCrunch AI (media)
  • Topic: Agents & tools

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Prepared by Ilya Tarasov’s Tarasov Code newsroom based on a report by TechCrunch AI.

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