TechThe RealReal tightens bot defenses to stop AI agents from hogging designer goods

The RealReal says it is updating its bot defenses to make shopping harder for AI agents. The Verge found that Meta’s Muse could repeatedly put items back in a cart after their 20-minute hold expired, blocking other shoppers for hours. The retailer says it has addressed that use case while still allowing agents to surface listings and link users to product pages.

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