The RealReal won’t let AI agents hog designer clothing

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The RealReal won’t let AI agents hog designer clothing

TL;DR

  • The RealReal is updating its bot defense system to prevent AI agents from shopping on its site.
  • The change follows a report revealing how Meta's Muse AI could exploit The RealReal's 20-minute item reserve system.
  • The RealReal's CTO stated that the company has addressed the issue and strengthened its defenses against AI agents.
  • AI agents are increasingly being used for online shopping, with Meta's Muse being a popular example.
  • Retailers like Amazon are also blocking AI agents due to concerns about potential disruption to their business models and revenue.