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Why the AI shopping revolution could backfire on retailers
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Retailers have every reason to be interested in AI. A shopping assistant that answers questions at any hour, compares products instantly and offers personalized recommendations sounds like a win for customers and businesses alike.
Retailers have every reason to be interested in AI. A shopping assistant that answers questions at any hour, compares products instantly and offers personalized recommendations sounds like a win for customers and businesses alike.
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