Websites Push Back Against AI Agents

Autonomous AI agents are among the hottest trends in tech, with OpenAI, Meta, Google, and others promising tools that can browse the web, book reservations, manage inboxes, and shop on users' behalf. However, websites are increasingly refusing to cooperate with these agents, creating friction for the technology's broader ambitions. The tension highlights a growing conflict between AI companies expanding agent capabilities and the wider internet resisting their access.