Walmart will allow users to connect AI agents to shop on its website next month

Next month, Walmart will enable users to connect their own AI agents to shop on its website and Sam's Club, with systems in place for user approval and spending limits. Agents must adhere to Walmart's terms, which prohibit actions beyond shopper intent or changing payment methods, and can only access necessary information. By default, all AI agent purchases require user approval, though users can set budgets up to $100. Walmart uses an 'Agent Gateway' connected via the Model Context Protocol to ensure agents do not access broader shopping history or personal information.