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AI shopping agents could threaten Amazon and Walmart ad business
Original: AI shopping agents could threaten Amazon and Walmart's ad business
AI-powered shopping agents that compare products and complete purchases on behalf of consumers could bypass the sponsored listings and search ads that generate significant revenue for Amazon and Walmart. If shoppers rely on agents rather than browsing search results, retailers' advertising businesses, a major profit driver, may lose reach. The report is drawing attention as e-commerce and AI firms race to deploy automated buying tools.
Why now: Retailers and advertisers are racing to assess how automated AI buying could disrupt a highly profitable e-commerce advertising model.
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