# Amazon restricts Grok bot from placing orders; Musk: may launch a shopping platform

- Source: 36Kr Embodied Intelligence
- Published: 2026-10-16T08:21:32.000Z
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## Summary

Amazon has restricted the Grok bot from placing orders on its platform. Musk responded on October 16, saying he might launch a shopping platform to compete with Amazon.