Bernstein: blocking AI agents is defensible for Amazon, Uber and DoorDash for now
In an October 23 note, Bernstein analysts argue that large online aggregators — Amazon, Uber and DoorDash — may be justified in blocking external AI agents for now, because the technology threatens their business models. The most concrete case is Muse, Meta's agent, which Amazon blocked from its store, alleging it did not identify itself and appeared to capture customer credentials. Bernstein outlines a two-speed scenario: dominant platforms have few incentives to speed up adoption, while challengers have everything to gain by integrating.
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- Bernstein considers it justified for Amazon, Uber and DoorDash to block external AI agents for now.
- Amazon barred Meta's Muse agent for not identifying itself while browsing and for possibly capturing customer credentials.
- According to Bernstein, Muse reached 2.5 million daily active users in North America in six weeks and 25% of weekly users had already tried agent-based purchases.
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