EBay Cracks Down on AI Shopping Bots Amid Automation Surge

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<a href="https://pages.ebay.com/welcome/m/default.html" title="eBay - Welcome to the world's online marketplace" rel="noopener">eBay</a> Bans AI Shopping Agents⁤ in New User​ Agreement Update

eBay Bans AI shopping ‍Agents in New User agreement Update

Published: 2026/01/25 12:17:26

eBay has updated its‌ User Agreement to explicitly prohibit the use of third-party “buy for me” agents and AI chatbots for purchasing items on its platform without explicit permission. The change, which takes effect on February​ 20, 2026, reflects a growing trend known as “agentic⁢ commerce” – the use of AI tools to automate browsing, comparison, and purchasing processes ‍ [1].

What is Agentic Commerce?

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