eBay appears to restrict access for third-party AI agents

Reports indicate that eBay may have implemented restrictions preventing certain artificial intelligence agents from browsing the platform. This development represents a recent hurdle in the ongoing competition among AI agents. A user reported to The Verge that their Muse agent, developed by Meta, had successfully curated a daily digest of watches for sale on eBay for several weeks. This digest included specific details such as listing links, pricing, shipping information, and condition notes. However, the agent was reportedly unable to retrieve any data from eBay over the past weekend, with Muse indicating it had been blocked from the site. The Verge was able to replicate the browsing experience using alternative search methods, noting that in some instances, Muse redirected users elsewhere.