Amazon blocks Grok Bot from ordering, Musk tells users to shop elsewhere
elonmusk · x · 2026-10-15
A user's Grok Bot got blocked after trying to order on Amazon, with the platform citing its Conditions of Use against unauthorized AI agents. Elon Musk responded that there are far more purchasing sites than Amazon and encouraged users to have Grok find better deals elsewhere — a high-profile clash over whether autonomous shopping agents are allowed on major platforms.
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