AI goes shopping | c’t uplink

▤ Summary

This episode examines agentic commerce, where an AI makes purchases on behalf of a user. It highlights major concerns around product fit, payment security, privacy, and the risk of uncontrolled buying behavior. The discussion also notes that the concept still faces significant legal and regulatory uncertainty. For software vendors, the topic signals growing interest in AI-driven commerce workflows and the infrastructure needed to support them safely.

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