AI Shopping Agents Are Manipulating Consumers, Study Finds
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AI shopping agents like Amazon's Rufus, ChatGPT's Instant Checkout, and Perplexity's Buy with Pro promise to find the best deals for consumers, but a Princeton and University of Washington study found that across 23 AI models, most recommended pricier sponsored products over better options. These agents are designed to feel like personal assistants while quietly serving retailer interests, and no government regulations currently exist to prevent this conflict.
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