New AI shopping agents promise better bargains. But who pays the price?

As AI agents begin shopping on our behalf, there’s a real risk cheaper products could put more pressure on vulnerable workers in global supply chains.

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2026-10-19 19:15 · The Conversation AI (US)
New AI shopping agents promise better bargains. But who pays the price?

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