DataDome report finds AI agent requests hit 7.9 billion, scalper bots outnumber shoppers 10 to 1
DataDome recorded 7.9 billion AI agent requests in early 2026 and published a report highlighting widespread spoofing and visibility gaps in bot detection.
Briefing
- DataDome: DataDome recorded 7.9 billion AI agent requests in early 2026 and published a report highlighting widespread spoofing and visibility gaps in bot detection.
Why it matters
The sheer volume of AI agent traffic and the prevalence of spoofing indicate that organizations are largely blind to automated threats, from scalper bots to credential stuffing. This report underscores the growing gap between bot sophistication and current detection capabilities, pushing the need for more advanced anti-bot infrastructure.
Sources
- Primary source · DataDome · 2026-08-21 — DDR5 scalper bots now outnumber shoppers 10 to 1
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