Walmart launches separate profiles for AI agents
AI agents are increasingly used to perform online tasks, and businesses must decide how to handle them. In October, three major companies responded differently: Walmart, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America.
Key points
- Walmart will give AI agents separate profiles with spending limits of $50, $100, or $200.
- JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank will not allow external agents to access accounts.
- Bank of America warns customers not to share logins with AI agents, placing responsibility on users.
Walmart announced Agent Profiles that will launch after 21 October. Each agent receives a dedicated profile inside the customer’s account, with approval required for every purchase and a spending limit of $50, $100, or $200. The policy lets Walmart see both the agent and the customer.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on the Q3 2026 earnings call that the bank will not allow external agents to access accounts. Bank of America warned customers not to share logins with AI agents, stating that users are responsible for any activity resulting from that access. Other firms such as Charles Schwab and Delta also block or restrict agents. 1Password for Agents helps secure logins, and the Personal Agent Protocol is still in draft.
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Search Engine Journal · 4 November 2026
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