More websites are closing doors to AI agents, citing security and liability
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-10-18
A security roundup highlights two trends: a growing number of websites and services are restricting access for AI agents, citing licensing, security, and liability concerns; meanwhile, CISA, NSA, and the U.S. Department of Commerce have published the most detailed federal guidance to date on securing AI sandboxes, aimed at keeping models within controlled test environments.
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