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Websites are closing their doors to AI agents
First reported · Discovered theverge.com
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Earliest dated coverage: 17 Oct 2026 · First observed: 18 Oct 2026 · Latest dated coverage: 17 Oct 2026
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Single-source incident — one report is available.
Why it matters
Security-driven restrictions at banks highlight the need for explicit policies governing AI agents’ access to sensitive customer accounts and their authority to act on users’ behalf.
The Verge reports that JPMorgan Chase and Charles Schwab are blocking AI agents from accessing customer accounts because of security concerns. Other services, including Delta Air Lines and Yelp, restrict agent activity or require data-licensing arrangements, limiting agents’ ability to complete tasks across the web.