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AI shopping bots hype outpaces reality, analysts say

Original: The tech industry is hot for shopping bots, but they're years away

The tech industry is racing to build AI-powered shopping bots that browse and buy for consumers, but The Register reports the technology is still years away from working reliably. Companies are promoting automated personal shoppers as the next big e-commerce shift, while real-world performance remains limited and adoption stays minimal.

Why now: Retailers and AI firms are heavily promoting shopping agents, prompting debate over whether the hype is justified.

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