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Walmart lets AI agents make purchases for customers

Unlike Amazon's block on agent shopping, Walmart is introducing technology for AI agents to buy on customers' behalf, with spending limits and approval controls.

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@TechCrunchArchived 7 days agoOriginally posted 2026.10.22

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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. https://spr.ly/6019BHXyoW

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