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

Tech companies are releasing AI shopping agents that independently locate bargains and purchase goods. This dynamic threatens to intensify price pressure on global suppliers, increasing the risk of labor exploitation. Supply chain managers and policymakers must address how algorithmic shopping prioritizes price over invisible factory working conditions.

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