HD advances AI shopping agents and security via Anthropic Glasswing
Oct 28, 2026, 6:17 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive long-run signal from HD investing in AI-enabled shopping and faster vulnerability remediation; could lift online sales loyalty and reduce cyber-risk costs, supporting margins if pilots scale.
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HD's CIO Angie Brown outlined pilots for AI agents that can search and buy products on customers' behalf while preserving loyalty connections. The company is evaluating Meta's Muse and Anthropic's Glasswing for security vetting as it pressures faster vulnerability remediation. The catalyst is AI-enabled shopping paired with stronger cyber defenses, potentially boosting online efficiency and the customer experience in the near to medium term.
HD eyes customer-shopping AI agents. Identity verification crucial.
Muse self-identification work underway; HD seeks to protect loyalty ties.
HD in Glasswing pilot with Anthropic; not in first access wave.
Cybersecurity focus; PHP flaws patched; main site unaffected.
AI helps speed vulnerability fixes to hours, not days.
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