DoorDash says it has received only 'several hundred' orders from AI agents

DoorDash said today it has received only "several hundred" orders initiated by AI agents, according to TechCrunch. The disclosure offers an early read on real-world demand in the food delivery category as startups and tech giants pitch autonomous shopping assistants. Investor and developer interest in agent-powered commerce is rising across e-commerce and local logistics, but DoorDash's figure signals the market is still nascent.

TechCrunch reports DoorDash is open to working with third-party agent makers and integrating with their systems where appropriate as agent-driven checkouts and APIs emerge, but it did not break out timeframes or partners tied to the orders. Watch for whether more platforms enable agent-driven ordering and whether DoorDash announces formal partnerships, developer programs, or updated volumes in the coming weeks and months. [Developing. This article will be updated.]