Walmart AI shopping agents may buy within set spending limits

Shoppers will be able to connect their own agent, approve purchases and cap spending, and Walmart will block agents that break its terms.

Walmart said it will let shoppers connect their own AI agent to its website next month.

Purchases need the shopper's approval by default. Shoppers can instead allow an agent to spend within a set budget, such as up to $100.

Agents must not act beyond what the shopper intends and cannot change a customer's payment method.

Walmart's Agent Gateway uses the Model Context Protocol, an open standard that lets AI tools connect to online services.

Walmart says it will block agents that do not follow its terms. The feature will also extend to Sam's Club.

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