The Verge · October 17, 2026 · On the brief until October 31, 2026

Websites are closing their doors to AI agents

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THE AI ANGLE

Browsing websites to execute transactions for human users

Major websites, banks, and airlines are blocking autonomous AI agents from browsing platforms and completing transactions. These agents trigger existing anti-bot systems designed to stop scams and malicious traffic. Software developers and systems architects face growing technical barriers that restrict how automated tools operate across standard web infrastructure.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE

Engineers must navigate the conflict between defending platforms from abusive automated traffic and accommodating authorized agents acting on behalf of real customers.

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Websites are closing their doors to AI agents

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