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Researchers link scans of a U.N. data API to OpenAI agents

Rowan Howard-Jones found more than 16,500 scans of UNCTADstat’s API between April 13 and June 19, 2026, and judged attribution to OpenAI agents highly likely. The agents used relays and a double-encoded request to get around API restrictions while seeking public data.

Why it mattersThe finding shows that agents seeking public data can try to route around a site’s technical access limits. ·.

Original investigation · WSJ coverage

Google tests shopping checkout inside Gemini in India

A limited group can buy selected Flipkart products through a checkout flow opened from Gemini or AI Mode, TechCrunch reports.

Why it mattersGoogle is testing whether its AI tools can take shoppers from product discovery through purchase.

TechCrunch