97% of websites expose zero tools an AI agent can use (sitespeak.ai)

A recent study assessing the readiness of nearly 10,000 websites for AI agents revealed a significant gap in their utility. It found that 97% of these sites lack any tools an AI agent could use, which is critical as AI increasingly mediates interactions between users and online content. The research analyzed two main aspects: the ability of AI to answer common buyer questions and the availability of actionable tools on websites. While AI scored a mediocre 43 out of 100 specifically for questions about pricing, 97.4% of sites did not provide any resources for AI agents to execute tasks such as booking or retrieving information, indicating a major shortfall in agent-actionability. This report highlights a fundamental disconnect in web design; while sites rank high in technical performance, they fail to convey essential commercial information clearly. Websites that are not constructed with AI in mind risk losing visibility as AI-driven agents will prioritize those that are engaging and accessible for their users. The study advises web developers to optimize their sites by making critical information easily accessible and integrating AI tools, positioning themselves to thrive in a landscape where AI increasingly dictates customer interactions.