eBay AI Agent Ban 2026: Drawing the Line in Agentic Commerce
eBay is banning unauthorized AI shopping agents and LLM bots starting February 20, 2026, marking a major clash in the age of agentic commerce.
Your AI assistant just got banned from eBay. On Tuesday, the e-commerce giant updated its User Agreement to explicitly bar unauthorized third-party 'buy for me' agents and AI chatbots from interacting with its site. First reported by Value Added Resource, this move signals a major shift in how platforms handle the rise of automated shoppers.
The 2026 eBay AI Agent Ban Details
The updated terms, taking effect on February 20, 2026, specifically target 'LLM-driven bots' and any 'end-to-end flow' that attempts to place orders without human review. While eBay previously banned generic scrapers and spiders, this is the first time it has named Artificial Intelligence as a specific entity requiring permission to access its services.
Understanding Agentic Commerce
This isn't just about blocking spam. It's a response to 'agentic commerce,' a burgeoning category of AI tools designed to browse, compare, and execute purchases for users. By banning these agents, eBay is protecting its data and ensuring that human shoppers—who view ads and interact with the ecosystem—remain the primary audience.
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